A Time of Gifts
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A Time of Gifts
Patrick Leigh Fermor
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2014–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
It's changed the way I think about history and taught me a lot about parts of the world I'm unfamiliar with.
One of the best English books that I have read. You will particularly like it if you're interested in European history (political, as well as art history), if you like traveling, if you're into foreign languages and if you don't mind using a dictionary once in a while.
Recounting a trip from Holland to Constantinople by foot in the 1930's when he was a teenager. A trilogy of books written when he was in his 60's and 70's. An erudite raconteur.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are the best books you've ever read? 2024 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Favorite nonfiction books of 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book are you reading right now? 2014 · 1 recommendation