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Eric Newby’s *A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush* recounts his ill-prepared journey through the Afghan mountains in 1958. The book details his amateur attempt to climb Mir Samir alongside a local guide, highlighting the challenges of navigating unfamiliar terrain and cultural differences with limited mo...
Eric Newby's 1956 memoir about his 1938 voyage as an 18-year-old crew member aboard Moshulu, one of the last commercial sailing grain ships in operation.
Eric Newby's 1966 account of traveling the full length of the Ganges River through India by boat, on foot, and by other improvised means.
Eric Newby's 1987 account of cycling around Ireland with his wife Wanda, mixing travel anecdote with reflections on Irish landscape and culture.
Eric Newby's 1984 travel book exploring the landscapes, cultures, and history of countries bordering the Mediterranean, from Spain to Egypt.
