A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby

A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush

Eric Newby with Evelyn Waugh

256 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

nonfiction memoir travel adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

When Eric Newby, fashion industry worker and inexperienced hill walker, decided after 10 years in haute couture he needed a change he took 4 days training in Wales then walked the Hindu Kush. This is his account of an entertaining time in the hills!

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Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 69%
lighthearted 46%
informative 38%
inspiring 15%
reflective 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Average rating

3.83

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