{"product_id":"afghanistan-bob-gibbons-9798274734431","title":"Afghanistan: A Traveller's Guide: In 1974-1979 and again in 2025","description":"At the crossroads of ancient civilisations, Afghanistan has for centuries had an alluring magnetism, attracting explorers, adventurers and travellers. It may be an inexplicable draw, but the country has some of Asia's most astonishing sights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfghanistan hosts the fabulous mountain scenery of the Hindu Kush, historic monuments and exquisite mosques, a vibrant culture with lively bazaars, and a very welcoming community of varied people, clans and tribes. Overland travellers in the 1970s flocked to Afghanistan on the road to Kathmandu, but its recent history is all too well-known. This guide includes flashbacks to the 1970s, when Bob visited five times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new Taliban rulers are openly encouraging tourism, perhaps aiming to develop the country by enhancing an understanding between the Afghan people and the rest of the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfghanistan is sure to reward adventurous and curious travellers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Gibbons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798274734431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 294\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.62d","brand":"Bob Gibbons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443080966399,"sku":"9798274734431","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a48cae8c-c202-44f6-b0df-3b62342e28d7.jpg?v=1777201723","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/afghanistan-bob-gibbons-9798274734431","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}