Description
In this wide-ranging travelogue, an extended journey follows the Mediterranean shoreline from Gibraltar to the Strait of Ceuta and onward through the region’s port cities, islands, and coastal communities. Traveling largely by public transport and on foot, the narrator encounters a vivid mosaic of histories, faiths, languages, and everyday lives shaped by the sea. Alongside lively observations of landscapes and people, the book explores cultural collision, tourism, migration, memory, and the enduring tensions between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Wry, candid, and richly atmospheric, it combines adventurous travel writing with sharp social commentary.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
544 pages
ISBN: 9780140245332
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Pillars of Hercules by Paul Theroux.