![]() ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() This sumptuous book presents a wonderful visual and textual record of the true life and character of a place. The book looks deep into history through such objects as chandeliers left by French expatriates fleeing Shanghai in 1937 and glass lantern slides and stereoscope cards from around the world that attest to the human impulse for wanderlust, free or forced. Covering a wide cultural and physical geography from Brussels to Marrakech and Damascus to Portland, Trading in Memories follows Barbara Hodgson's travels through markets and other repositories of material culture around the world. Back alleys, obscure cemeteries, and hidden courtyards also offer up surprising finds and capture the essence of the city. She explores the streets, bookstores, and markets, where a city reveals its most private self, displaying the contents of its attics and trash bins. Those who wish to understand a city's history visit museums, but Barbara Hodgson prefers a different approach. ![]()
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