'A writer of breathtaking prose - prose whose sensuous, chiselled beauty has cast its spell on English travel writing ever since' William DalrympleIn 1933, the delightfully eccentric Robert Byron set out on a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad and Teheran to Oxiana - the country of the Oxus, the ancient name for the river Amu Darya which formed part of the border between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. While his arrival at his destination, the legendary tower of Qabus, is a wonder, the journey itself is a captivating, quirky record of his adventures and a rare account of the architectural treasures of a region now inaccessible to most Western travellers.

Why You Should Read?

• Provides a rare account of architectural treasures in a region largely inaccessible to Western travelers.
• Offers a captivating and quirky record of the author's adventures in the Middle East.
• Presents a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad and Teheran to Oxiana.
• Features a writer of breathtaking prose whose sensuous, chiselled beauty has cast its spell on English travel writing.

About the Author

Robert Byron is the author of "The Road to Oxiana," a classic of travel literature. His work is celebrated for its breathtaking prose, which has influenced travel writing since its publication. Byron's journey through the Middle East, documented in this book, provides a unique perspective on the region's history and architecture. His writing offers readers a captivating and quirky record of his adventures.