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This outstanding collection of pieces, illustrated with his own superb photographs, is a unique record of Newby¿s travels all over the globe ¿ and a lasting tribute to lost and fading worlds.

Slowly Down the Ganges is seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush and Love and War in the Apennines. Told with Newby's self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into an enchanting piece of history.On his forty-forth birthday, Eric Newby sets out on an incredible journey: to travel the 1, 200-mile length of India's holy river. In a misguided attempt to ...

Some of the maps in this title are best viewed on a tablet device.A classic of travel writing, 'A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush' is Eric Newby's iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth.It was 1956, and Eric Newby was earning an improbable living in the chaotic family business of London haute couture. Pining for adventure, Newby sent his friend Hugh Carless the now-famous cable - CAN YOU T...

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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical

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An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last 'grain race' of maritime history, from a respected travel writer. Celebrates the spirit of adventure behind the yearly race between vessels of the grain trade to find the fastest route home, which took place between 1921 and 1939. Includes photographs from the author's personal collection. First published in 1956.

TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues

Reissues of 2 of Newby's classic travel writing books, with new covers and introductions. 2 of his memoirs are also reissued this month.

TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues

With his trademark charm and sharp wit, Newby leaves no stone unturned in his quest for wonderfully detailed and quirky knowledge to share with his reader. Insightful, hilarious and sheer fun, this is an adventure not to be missed, by Britain's best-loved travel guide, and father of the genre.

TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues

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A classic of travel writing, 'A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush' is Eric Newby's iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth.

Veteran travel writer Eric Newby has a massive following and is cherished as the forefather of the modern comic travel book. However, less known are his adventures during the years he spent as an apprentice and commercial buyer in the improbable trade of women's fashion.

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs

Seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" and "Love and War in the Apennines". Told with Newby's self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into an enchanting piece of history.