{"product_id":"9780007404179","title":"Departures and Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore episodes from the life and travels of one of our most celebrated travel writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis latest book demonstrates exactly why Newby has become a national treasure – his love of the unknown, the unusual and the totally absurd, combined with his sharp observation and glorious wit, are here for both his loyal audience and new admirers to relish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike this book, Newby’s life has been episodic, a string of situations into which he has thrown himself with verve, humour and fortitude. With pieces about England, India, Italy, Yemen, Turkey and Holland, among many other places, Departures and Arrivals will be hailed as another triumph of travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Barnes to Beijing, Syria to Shekhavati, Purbeck to Palio, Newby and his most faithful travelling companion and wife, Wanda, never fail to delight and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Newby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47284905738389,"sku":"9780007404179","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007404179.png?v=1776992142","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007404179","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}