Robert Byron was an English writer known for his interest in and descriptions of Eastern cultures. His works include travel literature, novels, and critical articles, with his most famous series being 'The Road to Oxiana'.
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Source: The Road to Oxiana
“They say it is possible to see stars from the bottom of a well when the sun is shining.”
Source: The Road to Oxiana
Source: The Road to Oxiana: New edition linked and annotaded
“Herat, 8 December. What a day it was! God save me from any more adventures on a drained stomach.”
“But after being fired at once or twice, The ear becomes more Irish, and less nice.”
Source: The Road to Oxiana: New edition linked and annotaded