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paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Savat, Venn (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Highway One is one of the longest and most historic roads in Asia, stretching from the northern part of Vietnam down to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Susan Downie was one of the first westerners to travel down the highway when it opened after two decades of war. This book is the story of her journeys there, and provides an account of Vietnam and Cambodia today, 15 years after the fall of Saigon, the Khymer Rouge and the "killing fields". From the author of "Babymaking: The Technology and Ethics", this book aims to offer a new perspective on the two countries, based on their cultures rather than the war. The main concern is the people, Vietnamese, Cambodians and foreigners working in the two countries. Included is the history, ancient and modern, of the two countries - with the periods of French and American presence in Vietnam, and the genocidal misery of Pol Pot in Cambodia. This journey led the author to discover the rich diversity of Cambodian and Vietnamese life. Through the people she met, she offers an understanding of the dramatic impact of politics, religion, war and more recently, western tourism, on this part of Southeast Asia. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Savat, Venn (illustrator). …