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An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen, and disapproving friends and family...but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as KEYIF. This small island close to the heart of Istanbul emerges as a microcosm of Turkey's deep traditions and rapid modernization. M.A. Whitten's book is an affectionate and insightful look at today's Turks and what makes them and their country so delightful.
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An Island in Istanbul, M. A. Whitten
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- An Island in Istanbul
- Subtitle
- At Home on Heybeliada
- Language
- English
- Authors
- M. A. Whitten
- Publisher
- Islander Editions
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN10
- 9759119056
- ISBN13
- 9789759119058
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Art & Culture, Travel, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Culture and Society
- Rating
- 3.1 out of 5
- Description
- An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen, and disapproving friends and family...but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as KEYIF. This small island close to the heart of Istanbul emerges as a microcosm of Turkey's deep traditions and rapid modernization. M.A. Whitten's book is an affectionate and insightful look at today's Turks and what makes them and their country so delightful.