Travels in Tartary: One's Company/News From Tartary

by Peter Fleming

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

604 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2009

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love humorous travel writing, and Peter Fleming has the gift of making boring, uncomfortable or downright dangerous experiences funny in the telling. His self-deprecating style makes light of difficult or frightening experiences, and he gives a fascinating glimpse of life in remote places while denying any sort of expertise.

There's poignancy in News from Tartary's dedication to 'V.F.' - I've read enough about Ian Fleming to know this was their father, Valentine, killed on the Western Front when Peter was ten.

[Frank Harris]

Ok,read this book about 6mths ago.great read,adventure, hardships and interesting look at world 85yrs ago,in China.the story is of a 7 maths journey from Peking to Kashmir. Mostly by caravans,ie riding on donkeys,horses and camels. Through 1000kms multiple,of remote landscape without roads,bandits and fringes of war.his companion (platonic)through out was a Swiss woman.

[Mark Thuell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although written over 90 years ago this book still has a very contemporary feel written with humour and self deprecation. His analysis of the politics of the region I found confusing but the heart of the book is the incredibly tough journey which was riveting.