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Seeking Provence

Old Myths, New Paths
By Nicholas Woodsworth

 

Seeking Provence
Old Myths, New Paths


In the New York Times article 'What I Did This Summer. And You Can, Too' William Grimes wrote: '... When I knock off that one, a squat travel book beckons, “Seeking Provence: Old Myths, New Paths,” part of a British series from Haus Publishing called Armchair Traveler, distributed in the United States by Consortium. Like Tuscany, Provence has been trampled over by too many writers in recent years. But Nicholas Woodsworth, a former Africa correspondent for the Financial Times and a Provençal by marriage, looks as though he could break the curse of Mayle. I’m giving him a chance.Labor Day in Provence in New York. That is an unbeatable combination.' New York Times 29 August 2008

Price: £12.99

Damascus
Taste of a City

Damascus
by Rafik Schami & Marie Fadel
Price: £10.39

'This is a long way from your usual travel guide or cookbook but it encompasses elements of both. Damascus – Taste of a City is, in fact, a phone conv...

Napoleon & St Helena
On the Island of Exile

Napoleon & St Helena
by Johannes Willms
Price: £10.99

The recently published Napoleon and St Helena was reviewed by The Guardian last weekend. Click 'Read More' to be linked to the article and order from ...