Eric Newby | |
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| Born | 6 December 1919 Hammersmith, London |
| Died | 20 October 2006 (aged 86) Guildford, Surrey |
| Occupation | Author, travel writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1956–99 |
| Genre | History, travel, non-fiction, |
| Subject | India, Middle East, Britain, Europe, Afghanistan |
| Spouse | Wanda (née Škof) |
| Children | 2 (Sonia and Jonathan)[1] |
George Eric Newby CBE MC (6 December 1919 – 20 October 2006[2]) was an English travel writer. His works include A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush, The Last Grain Race and A Small Place in Italy.
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