A Short Walk in the Hindu KushWhen 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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List of Maps | 9 |
Preface by Evelyn Waugh | 11 |
Life of a Salesman | 13 |
Copyright | |
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