Slow Boats to China
Slow Boats to China by Gavin Young, published by Penguin in 1983, is a travel narrative that chronicles the author’s journey from Piraeus to Canton over the course of seven months. This edition spans 488 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a vivid account filled with adventure and rich descriptions of the diverse people and places encountered along the way.
In this book, Gavin Young captures the essence of his travels, detailing the sights, sounds, and experiences that define his journey. The narrative is infused with the colors and conversations that bring to life the various locations visited, making it a unique exploration of travel. Readers will find themselves immersed in the historical context and the vibrant atmosphere of the regions he traverses, as Young reflects on the intricacies of his slow boat voyage.
Official synopsis Publisher
It needed twenty-three vessels and seven months to transport Gavin Young by slow boat from Piraeus to Canton – seven months crowded with adventure, excitement and colour. His account of a fantasy come true memorably distils the people, places, smells, conversations, ships and history of the places he encountered in a quite exceptional book.
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