DOC Saints; Goddesses and Kings: Muslims and Christians in South Indian Society; 1700-1900 (Cambridge South Asian Studies) by Susan Bayly in History

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“Theroux’s eye for landscape remains as sharp as ever . . . It’s Theroux’s remarkable gift for getting strangers to reveal themselves that makes going along for this ride worthwhile.” — New York Times Book Review Paul Theroux has spent the past fifty years roaming the globe; describing his encounters with remote people and far-flung places in ten best-selling travel books. Now; for the first time; he explores a part of America—the Deep South. Setting out on a winding road trip; Theroux discovers a region of architectural and artistic wonders; incomparable music; mouth-watering cuisine—and also some of the worst schools; medical care; housing; and unemployment rates in the nation. Yet; no matter where he goes; Theroux meets the unsung heroes of the South; the people who; despite it all; never left; and also those who found their way home and devoted their lives to rebuilding a place they could never live without. “Paul Theroux’s latest travel memoir had me at hello . . . Theroux pulls no punches in his quest to understand this overlooked margin of American life.” — Boston Globe “A vivid contemporary portrait of rural life . . . a deeply affecting personal account.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution