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Lonely Planet An Innocent Abroad
Life-Changing Trips from 35 Great Writers
Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature
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More than 20 well-known writers and celebrities share the travel experiences that shaped their personalities and changed their lives. Contributors include Dave Eggers, Richard Ford, Pico Iyer, John Berendt, Alexander McCall Smith, and Jane Smiley.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the worldβs leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planetβs mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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ISBN: 9781743604472
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lonely Planet Publications
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 435g
Pages: 320
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