Stanley Stewart
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Language
English
Description
For the Chinese, the Great Wall of China has defined much more than a physical barrier. Over the centuries it has represented a psychological frontier-within it lies the Celestial Kingdom, the compass of all civilization. Beyond lies a barbaric world of chaos and exile.
In Frontiers of Heaven, author Stanley Stewart recounts his wanderings halfway across Asia. The journey takes him from Shanghai to the banks of the Indus, and along the way he encounters...
Author
Language
English
Description
From humble beginnings in Nashville, Tennessee, formally known as the Country Music Capital of the World and having a population of ~170,000, to thriving as an Aristocrat of Bands member and influencing generations through music, Stanley D. Stewart shares his unique story of perseverance, grit, and grace in A Notable Journey.
Now known as Music City and boasting a population of more than one million, Nashville plays an integral role in the storytelling,...
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
* A timely collection of inspiring tales, The Kindness of Strangers explores the unexpected human connections that so often transfigure and transform the experience of travel, and celebrates the gift of kindness around the world. Featuring stories by Jan Morris, Tim Cahill, Simon Winchester and Dave Eggers. This ebook does not contain essays by Pico Iyer and Tanya Shaffer, which were part of the print collection. I greatly appreciate the theme of...