Wednesday, July 11, 2007

PUBL.- Classic Afghanistan Memoir: Land of the High Flags, by Rosanne Klass

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PUBL.- Classic Afghanistan Memoir: Land of the High Flags, by Rosanne Klass

Posted by: Janet Carmosky <janet@chinaprospects.com>

Land of the High Flags: Afghanistan When The Going Was Good, Rosanne
Klass's classic memoir of the years 1950-1952 in Afghanistan, is being
released in paperback for the first time on September 1, 2007.

It is both an essential source for anyone interested in the recent
history of Afghanistan and a poetic account of the Afghan people in a
hopeful time.

About the book: Hailed by critics when it first appeared, this reissue
includes additional sections telling of her return to Afghanistan as a
journalist, and what became of the friends she brought to life decades
ago.

About the Author: Rosanne Klass spent several years teaching in
Afghanistan in the 1950s, which formed the basis for this book. She
returned as a journalist for The New York Times and established the
Afghanistan Information Center at Freedom House during the
Soviet-Afghan war. She also co-authored and edited Afghanistan – The
Great Game Revisited, which is the standard reference on that war. She
lives in New York City.

About Odyssey Books: In general, Odyssey titles are strongly grounded
in history, culture and literature; lavishly illustrated with
photographs, maps and archival material. They are useful resources for
scholars and their families as they undertake their travels and
research, or as part of the reading list for survey courses.

Reply to Janet@odysseypublications.com for catalog, further
information, or review copies.


Books Available Via: WW Norton (www.wwnorton.com) and in bookstores in
USA; throughout the world in bookstores, online and from the publisher
at www.odysseypublications.com


Upcoming from Odyssey:

Tajikistan and the High Pamirs: A Companion and Guide
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Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide
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color ohotos/18 maps $29.95

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color photos/23 maps $$23.95

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Rosen, Roger (ISBN 978-962-217-748-2) 384 pgs/96 color photos/25 maps
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