From a Persian Tea House Travels in Old Iran

by Carroll, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781845115005
• ISBN10: 1845115007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-15
• Publisher: Atlas Books

Summary

An evocative and beautifully written account of Michael Carroll's journey to Iran that took him through the heart of the country -- from the Taurus mountains to the Gulf of Oman, during the years following the CIA-led coup of 1953. He explores countless mosques, tombs and palaces, goes in pursuit of an elusive dervish and bargains for Silk Road jade and carpets. The narrative is adorned with colorful episodes from Iran's long history and with amusing anecdotes that complement and enrich Carroll's travels in a country that has since changed beyond all recognition.

Author Biography

Michael Carroll was born in England in 1935. He was educated at Harrow and Cambridge, but spent much of his early life in India. While at Cambridge, he travelled widely on the continent during holidays. He is also author of Gates of the Wind, the story of his time spent on the Greek island of Skopelos.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Funeral, 1993

Maps

Choosing Ancestors

Small Town Kid

A Riddle

Stories of Forebears

Departures

The Open Road

Pilgrimage

Time of Turmoil

The Secret Army

Underground

Terrorist Suspect

Martyrdom

Everywhere Walls

Do-Gooder

Serving Time

Wandering Through Ruins

Armenia at Last

Bitter Bread

""Call me Avo""

Discipline Problems

Other Mountains

A Proper Army

Come In, Zero-Zero

Leave Like Water

The View from Yeraplur

Notes

Acknowledgments Prologue: Fune

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