Blogs in January 1970

Zeitoun 1st January 1970

In August, 2005, as Hurricane Katrina blew in, the city of New Orleans had been abandoned by most citizens. But resident Abdulrahman Zeitoun, though his wife and family had gone, refused to leave. For days he traversed an apocalyptic...

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Titian: His Life 1st January 1970

By about the 80th page, you begin to wonder whether this isn’t the biographical equivalent of Where’s Wally? For amid the cast of characters fleshing out the first four chapters of Sheila Hale’s weighty, reverential account of the life...

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A303 Highway to the Sun 1st January 1970

The A303 is more than a road. It is a story. One of the essential routes of English motoring and the road of choice to the West Country for thousands of holidaymakers, the A303 recalls a time when the...

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Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse 1st January 1970

Suraya Sadeed grew up in a peaceful Afghanistan. Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, she left America with her family, building a new life. But after a sudden tragedy, Suraya returned to Afghanistan for a visit that changed everything....

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Going Local in Gran Canaria 1st January 1970

Whether you’re visiting Gran Canaria courtesy of picking up a last-minute bargain break or planning to relocate there, Going Local in Gran Canaria is the book for you. Covering everything from places to see on your holiday to property...

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