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Robert Byron by James Knox

Robert Byron; Robert Byron, who died young in the War, was the foremost travel writer of his age, acclaimed especially for 'The Road to Oxiana'. He was also a pioneer of Byzantine history, fought to save Georgian London, and was one of the first voices raised against fascism. Patrick Leigh Fermor readily admitted to being under his spell, and to Nancy Mitford he was the funniest man alive. This is the first biography of him; it draws on his unique archive and throws fascinating new light on the gilded circle of which he was part.

Features;

• Signed First Edition
• Publisher John Murray, London; 2003
• Red Cloth Hardback With Gilt Title, 493 pp
• Contains 61 B&W illustrations
• Size 245 x 160 mm, 17~11
• ISBN 0-7195-4841-1

Condition: Very Good – Unclipped Dust Jacket, No Inscriptions, Very Good Copy