Magic Of Bangkok

Author: Sean Sheehan

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  • : 24.95 NZD
  • : 9781843301172
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  • : 01 January 2003
  • : 280mm X 215mm X 6mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : Sean Sheehan
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  • : Paperback
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  • : 80
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  • : 190 colour photographs, 2 colour maps
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Barcode 9781843301172
9781843301172

Description

This pictorial tribute takes readers on an evocative journey to discover the very soul of Bangkok, capital of the "Land of Smiles". Concise text and colour photographs reveal the city's star attractions, friendly people, outstanding markets, traditional Thai cuisine and an array of arts and crafts.

Author description

Sean Sheehan was born and brought up in London. After teaching for a number of years he took an escape route to Southeast Asia where he lived and worked for six years. During that time he acquired a thirst for travel, wrote a guide book to Malaysia and Singapore, edited Shakespeare, ran a computer column for a British publication and worked for a Japanese magazine. He presently lives in London.

Table of contents

Introduction: Great City of Angels 2 Around the Capital 16 Bangkok - Old and New 26 Serenity and Enlightenment 36 Important Attractions 46 Exploring the Colourful Markets 60 The Taste of Bangkok 70 Photographic Acknowledgements 80