North to Lalibela Searching for Ethiopia |
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| Author:
| Lanser, Duncan |
| Illustrator:
| Lanser, Ruth |
| Series title: | Travels with Edgar Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5084-4508-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $6.00 |
Book Description:
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"Do you think that all Ethiopians are beggars?"Zeleka is a gentle, thoughtful boy, still at preparatory school at the age of eighteen, who has a unique approach to gaining the attention of travellers to his city: he asks for their help with his homework.North to Lalibela tells the story of a trip along Ethiopia's Northern Circuit, into an ancient civilisation - its culture, architecture, art, anthropology, and quirks of history, language and religion. It is a journey of physical...
More Description"Do you think that all Ethiopians are beggars?"Zeleka is a gentle, thoughtful boy, still at preparatory school at the age of eighteen, who has a unique approach to gaining the attention of travellers to his city: he asks for their help with his homework.North to Lalibela tells the story of a trip along Ethiopia's Northern Circuit, into an ancient civilisation - its culture, architecture, art, anthropology, and quirks of history, language and religion. It is a journey of physical adventure and cultural awakening, a memoir of the beauty and challenge of travel in the cradle of civilisation. "A compelling read that never ceases to charm..."PETRA GENT