Newby, Eric

Departures and Arrivals

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ISBN 13:: 9780007413539
author:: Newby, Eric
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperPress
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Travel & Holiday, Travel Writing,
Condition:: New
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Eric Newby's "Departures and Arrivals" is a captivating collection of 19 tales that showcase his insatiable curiosity and infectious enthusiasm. From the shops and streets of Barnes to a mysterious opal-mining town in Australia, Newby invites readers to join him on a journey around the globe. With an eye for quirky detail and a wit of charming self-deprecation, Newby recounts his travels with acutely observant storytelling. This superb showcase of his distinctive style will appeal to both existing fans and new admirers of his work. A forefather of the modern comic travel book, Eric Newby's writing has garnered him an incredible following over many decades. "Departures and Arrivals" is a testament to his boundless energy and enduring charm.

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