Gavin Young Knihy

The Author of Slow Boats to China and Slow Boats Home, Gavin Young has written a collection of journalistic pieces that are elegant, vivid and compassionate and show his acute understanding of the varied worlds in which we live.

In this thought-provoking work, author Gavin Young examines the writings of several influential philosophers and historians from throughout history, critiquing their ideas and offering his own insights on topics ranging from human nature to the nature of God. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy or intellectual history.

The narrative centers on a poignant reflection of a young life cut short at the age of sixteen, emphasizing themes of mortality, hope, and the assurance of eternal happiness. It explores the emotional impact of loss while celebrating the young individual's spirit and legacy. The text likely delves into the memories and tributes from those who knew them, highlighting the profound connection between life and the promise of an afterlife.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its cultural significance. It may contain imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. The reprint aims to protect and promote classic literature, making it accessible in a high-quality format that remains true to the original text.

The book examines the application of colonial policy principles to govern India, analyzing historical contexts and the potential impact on the country's political, social, and economic conditions. Gavin Young discusses both the advantages, such as stability and growth, and the risks involved in implementing colonial strategies. This insightful work provides a critical perspective on colonialism's implications for India, aiming to provoke thought on its governance and the essential changes needed in land tenures and the character of its inhabitants.

In 1946 Roy Farrell and Syd de Kantzow's beloved, battered wartime DC-3 touched down in Shanghai for the first time. On board was a cargo of morning coats and toothbrushes from New York, forging the first post-war supply route across the treacherous eastern Himalayas. The international airline now known as Cathay Pacific was born. Gavin Young tells the swashbuckling story of an empire of the air, a thrilling, action-packed adventure that began in an era closer to Biggles and biplanes held together by wire and safety pins than to our own. 'Pioneers like Farrell and de Kantzow would have had plenty of time to enjoy the dawn over Kangchebjunga. Would thye think of us with envy or contempt, cruising seven miles up with hundreds of passengers, air-conditioning, i-flight concerts, movies, hot four-course meals with an elaborate wine line and all mod-cons? . . . All this in forty years! Could the world have changed so much and so fast?' This is Gavin Young himself eloquently reflecting on the extraordinary changes in air travel. There can be little doubt where his own sympathies lie.

In this, the sequel to "Slow Boats to China", Gavin Young tells, with equal panache, of his return voyage from the China Seas to England, via the South Seas, Cape Horn and West Africa. 'I am decidedly envious of Gavin Young and his "Slow Boats Home", successor to his highly entertaining "Slow Boats to China" ...a fascinating, memorable book' - Eric Newby, the "Guardian". 'Like "Slow Boats to China", this is likely to become a classic of travel' - Francis King, the "Spectator".