Over Sand And Sea: A TRAVELER'S TALES [Hardcover]

Patrick Pfister PFISTER (Author)

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Inveterate traveler Pfister recounts a series of journeys that spans both the globe and the inner recesses of his own psyche. A born wanderer, he traverses the ancient trade route of the Silk Road, meanders far off the beaten path in order to attend the Pushkar Camel Fair in India, and meditates in the ancient Carmelite monastery that once housed St. Teresa of Avila. Closer to home, adventures are to be found in Florida, California, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. No matter how exotic or prosaic the locale, he describes each expedition in vivid detail, investing his experiences with the uniquely spiritual imprint of a voyager certain that the reward is in the journey rather than in the destination. Ending on a somber note, he comes full circle, traveling home to say goodbye to his dying brother. This luminous travelogue will appeal to both dedicated wayfarers and armchair tourists. Margaret Flanagan
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 282 pages
• Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897334973
• ISBN-13: 978-0897334976
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,892,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read and experience, March 26, 2005

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This review is from: Over Sand And Sea: A TRAVELER'S TALES (Hardcover)

Very good book. The topic is travel and far-off places, but the journey and connections with common (and not-so-common people) is the heart of the book. Joy, sadness, and a great appreciation of the human experience are all found within the pages. You will find yourself wanting to let go of your possessions and pack a bag for far off places.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick Pfister's Over Sand and Seas, September 5, 2004

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Thomas Callahan (Oberursel, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Over Sand And Sea: A TRAVELER'S TALES (Hardcover)

Patrick Pfister's "Over Sand and Seas" is a travel book, but it is much more. The rich themes interwoven throughout these fascinating tales could just as well be from an outstanding collection of short stories. He is a writer of incredible talent, and one who deserves to be discovered by many more people. All of those still to discover Patrick Pfister will be much the richer once they have encountered this master story teller.