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From Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet

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Publisher: Pengiun (2011)
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Book Summary of From Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet

Hitch-hiking, walking, slogging through rivers and across leech-ridden hills, Vikram Seth travelled through Sinkiang and to : from to the . By breaking away from the reliable routes of organised travel, he transformed his journey into an unusual and intriguing exploration of one of the world's least known areas.

About The Author
Vikram Seth was born in India and educated here and in England, California and China. He has written acclaimed books in several genres: verse novel, The Golden Gate; travel book, From Heaven Lake; animal fables, Beastly Tales; epic novel, A Suitable Boy. His most recent novel, An Equal Music, was published in 1999.

In a move which will cheer hundreds of thousands of his fans, Vikram Seth has announced that he is writing the long-awaited sequel to his much-loved million-copy bestseller A Suitable Boy. A Suitable Girl will be published by Penguin in Autumn 2013.

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21 January 10
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one of the finest travelogues

This is one of the finest travelogues I have read. Written in a very simple language, not boasting about personal triumphs of visiting (or rather reaching) places, this book brings people and places of China and Tibet to you. His style of writing is unique for this form of writing and is certainly very fresh. This one is a must read!

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23 February 12
Impressive travel book

This is another treat for fans of Vikram Seth. For those aware of his writing, this one shows you how versatile he is. The simplicity in his writing comes through easily in this travel book. I particularly liked it because it gives a glimpse into the author's life unlike most of his other publications, which are works of fiction.

The book is highly recommended also for those who may have never read his work. It's a very engrossing and interesting collection of his travels. While giving you an insight into China, the book steers clear of making any judgements, but provides enough facts for you to get a picture.

Another thoroughly enjoyable work by VS.

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21 January 11
Beuatiful Travelogue

A very beautiful and honest account of Vikram Seth's travels across China. A travelogue, it is one of the best I have read. He descriptions of his interactions with many Chineese, places ,landscapes are very imaginative and draw a great picture in your mind.

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05 September 11
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Sublime

The book is superbly well-written and deserves to be read multiple times & found on any bookshelf.

It was delivered by Flipkart in time. As usual.

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Details of Book: From Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet

Book: From Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet
Author: Vikram Seth
ISBN:

0140139192

ISBN-13:

9780140139198

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978-0140139198

Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2011
Publisher: Pengiun
Edition: 1st Edition
Number of Pages: 178
Language: English
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