TITLE

An Interlude in Afghanistan

AUTHOR(S)

Oliver, Frances

PUB. DATE

September 2002

SOURCE

Antioch Review;Fall2002, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p568

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents an article which narrates a traveling experience in Afghanistan. Formalities at the Iran-Afghanistan border; Social life and customs in Afghanistan; Lessons learned from the experience.

ACCESSION #

7597584

 

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