With his trademark charm and sharp wit, Newby leaves no stone unturned in his quest for wonderfully detailed and quirky knowledge to share with his reader. Insightful, hilarious and sheer fun, this is an adventure not to be missed, by...

"Lonely Planet the Last Grain Race" von Eric Newby ist ein faszinierendes Werk der Reiseliteratur, das die Erlebnisse des Autors während seiner Reise auf einem Segelschiff im Jahr 1938 beschreibt. Newby, damals ein junger Abenteurer,...

An engaging and informative first-hand account of the last 'grain race' of maritime history, from respected travel writer Eric Newby. von Newby, Eric

Seen as a vintage Newby masterpiece, alongside "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" and "Love and War in the Apennines". Told with Newby's self-deprecating humour and wry attention to detail, this is a classic of the genre and a window into...