Based on five journeys to Syria, the special feature of this book lies not in offering a straightforward guide to the country and its history and sights, but in describing an inner journey which brings the author into contact with unusual characters, each of whom is an outsider of sorts.
- ISBN10 0750938072
- ISBN13 9780750938075
- Publish Date 23 February 2006 (first published 22 July 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Street-Philosopher-and-the-Holy-Fool.aspx