This is a very interesting book by the so-called ‘companion‘ of Peter Fleming on his journey through Turkestan in the 30s (see the book publishers blurb. Actually Maillart is an experienced explorer and traveller in her own right, which makes her book an interesting comparison with his, particularly as I dont think she is ever mentioned in his book. #twolives #travel #memoirs
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