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The Alps - by Stephen O'Shea (Paperback)

The Alps - by  Stephen O'Shea (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An entertaining, turbocharged race among the high mountain passes of six alpine countries." --Liesl Schillinger, <em>New York Times Book Review</em><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>For centuries the Alps have been witness to the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers, and the dreams of engineers. In <em>The Alps</em>, Stephen O'Shea (a graceful and passionate writer--<em>Washington Post</em>) takes readers up and down these majestic mountains. Journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, he explores the reality behind historic events and reveals how the Alps have profoundly influenced culture and society.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[An] ebullient narrative.... This spirited jaunt into the peaks of Europe may inspire readers to pack their bags.-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>[A] sardonic, science-rich travelogue.-- "Nature"<br><br>A delight.... O'Shea is an engaging writer.--Kim Ode "Minneapolis StarTribune"<br><br>A droll travelogue that mixes history and wry authorial observations.... [O'Shea] is an amiable guide to the riches of this vast mountain range--culinary, linguistic, literary, cultural and geologic.--Matthew Price "Newsday"<br><br>Chock-full of colorful facts.... O'Shea is... a charming, ever-curious, and knowledgeable raconteur.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>Enthralling...breezy and informative.--Jane Ciabattari "BBC"<br><br>Fascinating, funny, and hugely informative... <em>The Alps</em> delivers one stunner after the other, accompanied by the kind of witty, informative banter that enhances our journey.--Tony Lewis "Providence Journal"<br><br>O'Shea's quirky travelogue delivers an avalanche of entertaining facts and history.--Heller McAlpin "NPR"<br><br>The combination of a contemporary first-person travelogue... and a time-tripping riffle through Alpine history's greatest hits provides an ideal mix.-- "Passport"<br><br>With [O'Shea's] playful approach to language and a willingness to put himself in uncomfortable situations... this clever meeting of history, literature, and travelogue is a treat for readers of Bill Bryson and Tony Horwitz.-- "Library Journal"<br><br>I would follow Stephen O'Shea anywhere he travels, and this book is a real adventure, both geographically and intellectually--an eloquent and engaging exploration.--Ross King, best-selling author of Brunelleschi's Dome<br>

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