Newby, Eric

Slowly Down the Ganges. by Eric Newby

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ISBN 13:: 9780007367887
author:: Newby, Eric
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperPress
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 13 x 2.8 x 19.7 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Travel,
Condition:: New
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Eric Newby's Slowly Down the Ganges is a humorous and engaging account of his 1,200-mile journey along India's holy river. On his forty-fourth birthday, he embarked on this incredible adventure with his wife Wanda, who was tasked with keeping him out of trouble. As they travelled in various unstable boats, by rail, bus, and bullock cart, the Newbys encountered a range of characters and experienced numerous mishaps. The journey proved to be much slower and more treacherous than expected, with the couple running aground sixty-three times in just six days. Despite these challenges, they continued on, taking in the sights and sounds of rural India. Newby's account is marked by his self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, offering a unique glimpse into an enchanting piece of history.

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