Thrilling cities
Title:
Thrilling cities
Author:
Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964
ISBN:
9780099578185
Uniform Title:
Essays. Selections
Publication Information:
London : Vintage Classic, 2013.
Physical Description:
xiii, 276 p. ; 20 cm
Series:
Vintage classics
Vintage classics.
Series Title:
Vintage classics
Vintage classics.
General Note:
Macao information : p. 25-50
Abstract:
From Hong Kong to Honolulu, New York to Naples, the author left the bright main streets for the back alleys, abandoning tourist sites in favour of underground haunts, and mingling with celebrities, gangsters and geishas. He explores fourteen of the world's exotic cities.
Personal Subject:
Subject:
| Authors, English -- 20th century -- Travel. |
| Cities and towns -- Anecdotes. |
| Travelers' writings, English. |
| Literatura de viagens |
| Descrição de viagens |
| Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964 -- Travel. |
Summary:
From Hong Kong to Honolulu, New York to Naples, the author left the bright main streets for the back alleys, abandoning tourist sites in favour of underground haunts, and mingling with celebrities, gangsters and geishas. He explores fourteen of the world's exotic cities.