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Winter Shoes in Springtime
Beryl Smeeton made astonishing journeys as a young woman in the 1930s. Alone, she explored India, Iran, Southern Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Burma.
192 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1995
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January 1, 2011
Of course, I'm biased because I find Beryl fascinating.
This was a very quick read. Her prose is spare, quick and the point. Her observations display a wry humor, a genuine interest in people and customs, and an infectious love of travel.
Granted, I always hope for more details, but considering what I do know of Beryl should be glad she sat still long enough to even write this.
This was a very quick read. Her prose is spare, quick and the point. Her observations display a wry humor, a genuine interest in people and customs, and an infectious love of travel.
Granted, I always hope for more details, but considering what I do know of Beryl should be glad she sat still long enough to even write this.
December 27, 2016
Beryl Smeeton is my hero - she was an amazing woman who lead an extraordinary life; how I wish I could have met her!
September 26, 2010
Delightful. A travel book that shows off the author as well as the places she visits.
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