Discussion: News from Tartary: A Journey from Peking to Kashmir

Author: Peter Fleming

Description: In this classic travelogue, Peter Fleming recounts his adventurous journey through Central Asia, from Peking (Beijing) to Kashmir, in the early 1930s. Written with keen observation and dry humor, the book offers a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, peoples, and cultures he encounters. Fleming delves into the political and historical context of the region, which was then at the intersection of British imperial interests and Chinese instability.

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