--- product_id: 12453696 title: "Golden Earth: Travels in Burma" brand: "norman lewis" price: "AR$78526" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/12453696-golden-earth-travels-in-burma store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Golden Earth: Travels in Burma **Brand:** norman lewis **Price:** AR$78526 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Golden Earth: Travels in Burma by norman lewis - **How much does it cost?** AR$78526 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/12453696-golden-earth-travels-in-burma) ## Best For - norman lewis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted norman lewis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Golden Earth: Travels in Burma ## Images ![Golden Earth: Travels in Burma - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611533tQylL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would not recommend this book as a travel guide as it was ... *by B***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 24, 2015* Cultural experience, however much has changed. An Ethnography is a non bias recording or written description of a culture and the people inside that culture. The author Norman Lewis travels into Burma and all around the country in an attempt to capture the culture. He shows minimal bias as all of his thoughts from the novel analyze his written experience; he lets the reader “take it for what it is”. I chose this book, because Lewis’s travels through Burma relate to my ethnography. I would not recommend this book as a travel guide as it was published in 1952. “My ignorance of conditions in Burma was quite extraordinary…In July 1949; the Prime Minister had announced that peace was attainable within a year. Having heard no more I assumed the peace was attained.” The book was originally published 63 years ago; this is significant because so much has changed in Burma since then. Today, even after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Myanmar (what was once Burma) there is still conflict and has been for over sixty years. This book was more intended as a cultural experience in a narrow time slot which the Country received its independence and the government regime wasn’t out of control. However, Lewis did do a terrific job at capturing the culture around him during his travels."Apart from building pagodas, the ancient Burmese seem to have a set of extraordinary store by the act of compelling them. Just in biblical times battles were sometimes decided by individual combat between champions, there are many examples in Burmese history of conflicts being settled without fighting in favor of the side which could first complete a pagoda.". This is a worthwhile book to read in leisure time for pleasure, however should not be recommended as a travel guide. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written, entertaining, good for those curious about another culture *by C***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2018* This book is a delight, well written, with a compelling and entertaining story to tell. I started it while sailing in Burma, and it launched me on a reading jag of books about Burma. I highly recommend it to anyone with curiosity about another culture, whether you've got a specific interest in the region or not. Also wonderful: Amy Tan's Saving Fish from Drowning, and The Paino Tuner. They make a good trio of books about Burma, from different perspectives. I'd never been especially interested in the country, but am quite engaged now. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Burma: Half a Century Ago *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 22, 2013* I read this book in preparation for a trip to Burma that I was embarking on. Norman Lewis travelled there shortly after the country received its independence from the British and this book is best read as the reports of a historical eyewitness. Much has changed in Burma since Lewis travelled there and so this book only provides limited insights into contemporary Burma, but it is well worth reading. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/12453696-golden-earth-travels-in-burma](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/12453696-golden-earth-travels-in-burma) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*