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Lonely Planet After Yugoslavia
by Zoe Bran
ISBN: 1864500301
ISBN-13: 9781864500301
Format: Paperback
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Summary
Schramm-Evans travels through the city- and country-scapes of former Yugoslavia, making sharp observations combined with philosophical reflection on the people and sights that she encounters.
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"Complex, full of conflicting voices, and often extraordinarily beautiful: an outstanding travel memoir."
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published date: 2001
Size: 5 x 7.75 inches
Weight: 0.7 pounds
Pages: 272
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After Yugoslavia: Lonely Planet Journeys
Bran, Zoe
Melbourne, Australia: Lonely Planet, 2001 Pages clean, bright, and tight, front cover is creased along the spine, cover has a hint of wear to the corners. Soft Cover Very Good ( more information) Offered by Front Porch Books (United States)
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Lonely Planet After Yugoslavia
Zoe Bran
Lonely Planet, 2001. Paperback. Acceptable. Writing / underlining in the text.We ship daily and delivery confirmation is provided on all domestic orders. ( more information) Offered by JE Duplice Books (United States)
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Lonely Planet After Yugoslavia
Bran, Zoe
Lonely Planet. PAPERBACK. 1864500301 This pictoral hardcover is an ex-library with typical stamps and marks; else, very good. White spine is tight and has black lettering. Colorful covers clean. Book features 272 clean, bright pages and a few maps at the back of the book. . Good. ( more information) Offered by Swan Trading Company (United States)
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