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Eric Newby
Eric Newby was born in London in 1919. During World War II, he served in the Special Boat Section and was captured. He married the girl who helped him to escape, and for the next 5...view moreEric Newby was born in London in 1919. During World War II, he served in the Special Boat Section and was captured. He married the girl who helped him to escape, and for the next 50 years she was at his side on many adventures.
After the war, he worked in the fashion business and book publishing but travelled on a grand scale, sometimes as the Travel Editor for the Observer. He was made CBE and awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award of the British Guild of Travel Writers. He died in 2006.view less
Books by Eric Newby
The Last Grain Race Round Ireland in Low Gear Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5On the Shores of the Mediterranean Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Traveller’s Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What the Traveller Saw Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Slowly Down the Ganges Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Departures and Arrivals Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Around the World in 80 Years Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Merry Dance Around the World With Eric Newby Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Audiobooks by Eric Newby
A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Small Place in Italy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Slowly Down the Ganges Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5