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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star

7.27

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Travelogue Asia 21st Century Railway Revisit Paul Theroux

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*Ghost Train to the Eastern Star* is a 2008 travelogue by American author Paul Theroux that serves as a direct sequel to his 1975 book, *The Great Railway Bazaar*. In this later work, Theroux retraces his original route through Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia, primarily utilizing local train networks. The narrative compares the cultural, political, and geographical landscapes of these regions across a thirty-year gap. It appeals to readers interested in modern overland travel and the historical shifts of Asia.

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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star ranks #146 of 178 in the Travelogue ranking, behind The Geography of Bliss, ahead of Through the Embers of Chaos.

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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star scores 7.27/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Travelogue category.

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