From a Persian Tea House: Travels in Old Iran | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Carroll
Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 1845115007
Dewey Decimal Number: 915.50453
EAN: 9781845115005
ASIN: 1845115007
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
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An evocative and beautifully written account of Michael Carroll's journey to Iran that took him through the heart of the country -- from the Taurus mountains to the Gulf of Oman, during the years following the CIA-led coup of 1953. He explores countless mosques, tombs and palaces, goes in pursuit of an elusive dervish and bargains for Silk Road jade and carpets. The narrative is adorned with colorful episodes from Iran's long history and with amusing anecdotes that complement and enrich Carroll's travels in a country that has since changed beyond all recognition.
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Grab a cup of tea and prepare for a great story! April 14, 2008
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"From a Persian Tea House" is an elegantly written account of traveling in Iran when the Shah was still in power. Michael Carroll weaves humorous anecdotes, rich descriptions, and powerful dialogue to provide a look at Iranian society and culture in the 1950s. My favorite part of the book would have to be the opening scene at the beginning of the first chapter. He describes the tea house in the morning, with the sunlight playing on the ancient stones, the sleepy-eyed men sipping tea, and the stillness of the new day. To give you an idea of how intriguing this book is, I started looking for plane tickets to Iran as soon as I finished it! Sadly, the Iran described here is a much different place today.
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