Traveling the Exotic : Distinctive Experiences in Twelve Unique Countries

Part travel journal, and part contemporary history text, this is the log of the author's experiences in a dozen countries around the world. What separates this book from other travel books is the degree to which Ferguson, a former university president, director of Radio Free Europe, director of Peace Corps and US ambassador, is involved in the events in the places where he travels, and what this integration into local culture allows him to learn and reveal. Whether in India, New Zealand or Bhutan, the author tries to put a face to world history and culture. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)