A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newbys iconic account of his journey through one of the most remote and beautiful wildernesses on earth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newbys 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 TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? – setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul.Inexperienced and ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress), the amateurish rogues embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth – a journey that adventurers with more experience and sense may never have undertaken. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush would soon crystallise Newbys reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time.One of the greatest travel classics from one of Britains best-loved travel writers, this edition includes new photographs, an epilogue from Newbys travelling companion, Hugh Carless, and a prologue from one of Newbys greatest proponents, Evelyn Waugh. Author Biography Eric Newby was born in London in 1919 and educated at St Pauls School. In 1938 he joined the four-masted Finnish barque Moshulu as an apprentice and sailed in the last Grain Race from Australia to Europe by way of Cape Horn. During World War II he served in the Special Boat Service, and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. He was a prisoner of war in Italy from 1942-5, and it was during this time that he met Wanda, his beloved wife and travelling companion of many years.Following the war he spent ten years as a commercial traveller in the rag trade and in a London couture house and then resumed his independent travelling career when he decided to take a short walk in the Hindu Kush. For many years he was travel editor of the Observer.He was the author of a number of bestselling travel books, including Slowly Down the Ganges, A Small Place in Italy, Departures and Arrivals, and two books of photographs: What the Traveller Saw and Around the World in Eighty Years. He was made CBE in 1994. Eric Newby died in October 2006. Review The master storyteller. He transformed travel writing IndependentOne of the most enjoyable reads of the last century Herald TribuneThe most successful travel writer of his generation. Its impossible to read this book without laughing aloud ObserverEndlessly entertaining and self-deprecating Daily MailFull of serendipity and surprise The EconomistA total success New YorkerNotable addition to the literature of unorthodox travel … tough, extrovert, humorous and immensely literate Times Literary Supplement"A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" established him as a traveler who not only journeyed fruitfully but had the ability to bring his readers with him William Trevor, GuardianI still think the last few sentences of "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" the funniest ending to any book I have read Geoffrey Moorhouse, The TimesThe book that made [Newbys] reputation … typically ironic in its understatement ObserverNewby is easily the best of the bunch Sunday TimesAll the lyricism, and spirit of adventure and discovery [in] Newbys work The TimesAs good as its hype Wanderlust Long Description A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newbys 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 TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? - setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. Inexperienced and ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress), the amateurish rogues embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth - a journey that adventurers with more experience and sense may never have undertaken. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush would soon crystallise Newbys reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time. One of the greatest travel classics from one of Britains best-loved travel writers, this edition includes new photographs, an epilogue from Newbys travelling companion, Hugh Carless, and a prologue from one of Newbys greatest proponents, Evelyn Waugh. Review Quote The master storyteller. He transformed travel writing IndependentOne of the most enjoyable reads of the last century Herald TribuneThe most successful travel writer of his generation. Its impossible to read this book without laughing aloud ObserverEndlessly entertaining and self-deprecating Daily MailFull of serendipity and surprise The EconomistA total success New YorkerNotable addition to the literature of unorthodox travel … tough, extrovert, humorous and immensely literate Times Literary Supplement"A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" established him as a traveler who not only journeyed fruitfully but had the ability to bring his readers with him William Trevor, GuardianI still think the last few sentences of "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" the funniest ending to any book I have read Geoffrey Moorhouse, The TimesThe book that made [Newbys] reputation … typically ironic in its understatement ObserverNewby is easily the best of the bunch Sunday TimesAll the lyricism, and spirit of adventure and discovery [in] Newbys work The TimesAs good as its hype Wanderlust Feature * Eric Newby is one of our most brilliant and best-loved travel writers. * His humorous style and intrepid adventures defined the travel writing of the Englishman abroad. * His first book A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is universally acclaimed. * This is part of a beautifully repackaged series of Newbys books, which will have striking new covers and new introductions. Competition: The Salt Path;The Art of Exploration;North Korea Journal;A Walk in the Woods;Notes From a Small Island;A Year in Provence;Three Men in a Boat;The Places in Between;Josiah the Great. Raynor Winn;Levison Wood;Michael Palin;Bill Bryson;Peter Mayle;Jerome K Jerome;Rory Stewart;Ben MacIntyre Description for Sales People A classic of travel writing, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is Eric Newbys 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 TRAVEL NURISTAN JUNE? - setting in motion a legendary journey from Mayfair to Afghanistan, and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. Inexperienced and ill prepared (their preparations involved nothing more than some tips from a Welsh waitress), the amateurish rogues embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth - a journey that adventurers with more experience and sense may never have undertaken. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush would soon crystallise Newbys reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time. One of the greatest travel classics from one of Britains best-loved travel writers, this edition includes new photographs, an epilogue from Newbys travelling companion, Hugh Carless, and a prologue from one of Newbys greatest proponents, Evelyn Waugh. * Eric Newby is one of our most brilliant and best-loved travel writers. * His humorous style and intrepid adventures defined the travel writing of the Englishman abroad. * His first book A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is universally acclaimed. * This is part of a beautifully repackaged series of Newbys books, which will have striking new covers and new introductions. Competition: The Salt Path;The Art of Exploration;North Korea Journal;A Walk in the Woods;Notes From a Small Island;A Year in Provence;Three Men in a Boat;The Places in Between;Josiah the Great. Raynor Winn;Levison Wood;Michael Palin;Bill Bryson;Peter Mayle;Jerome K Jerome;Rory Stewart;Ben MacIntyre Details ISBN0007367759 Author Eric Newby Year 2010 ISBN-10 0007367759 ISBN-13 9780007367757 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 256 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 915.810443 Illustrations Illustrations, maps Publication Date 2010-10-28 Language English Edition 50th UK Release Date 2010-10-28 Imprint William Collins Birth 1918 Affiliation Univ/Ill/Urbana-Champ Urbana Illinois USA Position Daniel E Qualifications M.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007508143 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-12-31 NZ Release Date 2010-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160747962;

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