The Truth
$35.10
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
30 July 2013
Summary
Keith Mabbut is at a crossroads in his life. When he is offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to pen the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a highly influential activist and humanitarian - he seizes the chance to write something meaningful.
His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him - and the more he connects with an idealist who …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753828120 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 075382812X |
| Author: | Michael Palin |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 30 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Dimensions: | 132mm x 200mm x 22mm |
| Series: | Phoenix |
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It’s an ingeniously plotted book, beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.
It’s an ingeniously plotted book, beautifully written and hugely enjoyable. * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH *Brilliantly evoking India, both thought-provoking and humorous, this is a terrific read. * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
About The Author
Michael Palin
Michael Palin established his reputation with MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS and RIPPING YARNS. His work also includes several films with Monty Python, as well as THE MISSIONARY, A PRIVATE FUNCTION, an award-winning performance as the hapless Ken in A FISH CALLED WANDA and, more recently, AMERICAN FRIENDS and FIERCE CREATURES. His television credits include two films for the BBC’s GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS, the plays EAST OF IPSWICH and NUMBER 27, and Alan Bleasdale’s GBH. He has written books to accompany his six very successful travel series, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, POLE TO POLE, FULL CIRCLE, HEMINGWAY ADVENTURE, SAHARA and HIMALAYA. He is also the author of a number of children’s stories, the play THE WEEKEND and the novel HEMINGWAY’S CHAIR.
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