Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China, Paul Theroux environment & wildlife In this collection of prose

In this collection of prose

is anxious to confirm his patriotism and manhood - to earn his "badge of courage

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Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China, Paul Theroux environment & wildlife In this collection of prosePaul Theroux left Victoria Station on a rainy Saturday in April thinking that taking eight trains across Europe, Eastern Europe, the USSR and Mongolia would be the easy way to get to the Chinese border the relaxing way, even. He would read a little, take notes, eat regular meals and gaze contentedly out of windows. The reality, of course, was very different. In fact, Theroux experienced a decidedly odd and unexpected trip to China that set the