A Short Walk In The Hindu Kush
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None.
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is a classic of travel writing that chronicles Eric Newby's audacious and largely unprepared expedition into the remote Nuristan region of Afghanistan during the 1950s. With almost no mountaineering experience, Newby and his friend Hugh Carless undertake a gruelling attempt to scale the 19,880-foot Mir Samir, transforming what begins as a whimsical adventure into an unforgettable account of human endurance and cross-cultural encounter. Written with sharp wit, self-deprecating humour, and vivid observation, the narrative captures the breathtaking landscapes of the Hindu Kush alongside the warmth and complexity of the Afghan people. The book stands as a landmark in British travel literature, admired by luminaries such as Evelyn Waugh, who famously endorsed it with characteristic dry enthusiasm. It remains an essential read for anyone drawn to the spirit of exploration and the comedy of the thoroughly British amateur abroad.
Author: Eric Newby
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, BCA
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor damage to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None.
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush is a classic of travel writing that chronicles Eric Newby's audacious and largely unprepared expedition into the remote Nuristan region of Afghanistan during the 1950s. With almost no mountaineering experience, Newby and his friend Hugh Carless undertake a gruelling attempt to scale the 19,880-foot Mir Samir, transforming what begins as a whimsical adventure into an unforgettable account of human endurance and cross-cultural encounter. Written with sharp wit, self-deprecating humour, and vivid observation, the narrative captures the breathtaking landscapes of the Hindu Kush alongside the warmth and complexity of the Afghan people. The book stands as a landmark in British travel literature, admired by luminaries such as Evelyn Waugh, who famously endorsed it with characteristic dry enthusiasm. It remains an essential read for anyone drawn to the spirit of exploration and the comedy of the thoroughly British amateur abroad.