Jane Fletcher Geniesse, Passionate nomad: The life of Freya Stark (Review)

My reading group came to read Jane Fletcher Geniesse's biography, Passionate nomad: The life of Freya Stark, by a somewhat circuitous route - and it started with my blog. One of our members had read my Monday Musings post on 19th century travellers, and suggested that we read a 19th century travel writer. Somehow, as … Continue reading Jane Fletcher Geniesse, Passionate nomad: The life of Freya Stark (Review)

Delicious descriptions: Freya Stark on a studied absence of curiosity

Usually I post a Delicious Description after my main post on the book in question, but I'm reversing my practice this time, for no other reason than time. I haven't quite finished my main post but am going to be out of town for a few days, so I thought I'd whet your appetite while I'm … Continue reading Delicious descriptions: Freya Stark on a studied absence of curiosity