In an Antique Land
In an Antique Land
History in the Guise of a Traveler's Tale


As he searches for information about the life of an Indian slave in twelfth-century Egypt, the author, a Hindu, comes face to face with the Muslim world and culture of modern Egypt, in a narrative that juxtaposes ancient history and modern travelogue.

Title In an Antique Land
Subtitle History in the Guise of a Traveler's Tale
Author Amitav Ghosh
Publisher Vintage
Title First Published 29 March 1994
Format Paperback
Nb of pages 400 p.
ISBN-10 0679727833
ISBN-13 9780679727835
Publication Date 29 March 1994
Main content page count 400
Weight 16 oz.
List Price $16.00
 


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