A SHORT WALK IN THE HINDU KUSH (PICADOR BOOKS)
Eric Newby
ISBN 10: 0330266233 ISBN 13: 9780330266239
Published by PICADOR (edition New Ed), 1981
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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0330266233-7-1
Synopsis:
A humorous overview of Eric Newby's travels from Mayfair to the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul, offering insight into the numerous eccentric characters and adventures he met along the way, and descriptions of the spectacular wilderness of Afghanistan. Last published in 1981.
About the Author:
Eric Newby (1919 - 2006) was an English travel writer, one of the most prolific of the twentieth century.
He served in the Black Watch and Special Boat Section from 1940 onwards, which took him to India, Egypt, and Sicily. This would launch his passion for travelling, which he would continue to do his entire life.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A SHORT WALK IN THE HINDU KUSH (PICADOR ...
Publisher: PICADOR (edition New Ed)
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Edition: New Ed.