The World

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An epic armchair journey through the last half of the twentieth century unfolds in this comprehensive collection of Jan Morris's travel writing. Covering cosmopolitan cities and cultures from Manhattan to Venice, it features eyewitness accounts of significant historical events, including the first ascent of Everest and the fall of the Berlin Wall. This anthology showcases fifty years of Morris's work, inviting both longtime fans and new readers to explore her vivid storytelling and unique perspectives on global history.