Turkish Tapestry, A Traveller's Guide to Turkey (Kindle Edition)

by Holly Chase (Author)

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Product Description

Portrait of a contemporary Middle Eastern society--Muslim but not Arab or Persian. Extensive material on food, folkart,bazaars, and markets, ancient ruins,quirky personalities, ethnic groups, flora, fauna, and language will engage both old hands and first-time visitors.

About the Author

Holly Chase writes and lectures on the arts, cultures, and cuisines that lie between Portugal and India. She first went to Turkey in 1971 and has worked, travelled and lived throughout the country. She has been (and continues to be) an ethnographer, culinary researcher, tour guide, and handicraft development advisor in Turkey and devolping countries throughout the world.

A specialist in Islamic material culture (esp. carpets and textiles) she has led many Turkish and Mediterranean tours for musuems and other cultural groups

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 203 KB
• Print Length: 300 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Holly Chase (Bosphorus Books); First Digital Edition edition (June 28, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002G1ZR7M
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,410 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Reading, March 14, 2000

By	Fiorentina (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Turkish Tapestry: A Traveller's Portrait of Turkey (Paperback)

While preparing for a trip to Turkey several years ago I was fortunate to come across Turkish Tapestry. From the very first page I was captivated by Ms Chase's description of everyday life in Turkey. It was exciting for me to read a book that was written by a woman who had begun her travels to Turkey as a tourist but ended up living there. This book is not your typical travel log and gives the reader insight into the Turkish people and their culture. I read the book again upon my return from Turkey and found that Ms Chase captured the true essence of this wonderful country and its people. I have since given this book to all of my friends who are traveling to Turkey and they have agreed that it is a worthwhile and enjoyable book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm, wonderful tale of travel experiences in Turkey, June 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Turkish Tapestry: A Traveller's Portrait of Turkey (Paperback)

Ms. Chase has traveled extensively in Turkey for many years, beginning as a student in the early 1970s and in the years since then. She portrays the fascinating mix of cultures, the archeology, the food and the endless variety of visual impressions with wit, vivacity and charm...I consider this book an essential preparation for anyone planning an actual visit to Turkey, and a joy to read for the vicarious experience of a trip to this colorful Near Eastern country.