The Tree of the Doves: Ceremony, Expedition, War

by Christopher Merrill

Composed in the key of terror, The Tree of the Doves offers an engaging account of Christopher Merrill's travels to distant parts of the world. From jungle to desert to sea, from cities to ruins, he explores how history is shaped by ceremonies, expeditions, and wars.

He observes the performance of a banned ritual in Malaysia, retraces Saint-John Perse's epic journey from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, and tours the Levant in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571313052
• ISBN13: 9781571313058
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Milkweed Editions
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.6"