Byron, Robert
The Road To Oxiana
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099523888
- author:
- Byron, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Travel / Essays & Travelogues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Robert Byron's 1933 journey through the Middle East is a captivating record of his adventures and a rare account of the architectural treasures of a region now lost to time and conflict.
From Beirut to Baghdad, Jerusalem to Tehran, Byron's quirky and humorous travelogue takes readers on a fascinating tour of the ancient landscapes and cultures of the region.
With its sensuous prose and breathtaking beauty, 'The Road to Oxiana' is a masterpiece of travel writing that transports us across the world and across the decades, offering a unique glimpse into a bygone era.