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“I have learned that the cost of everything from a royal suite to a bottle of soda water can be halved by the simple expedient of saying it must be halved.”

Quote by Robert Byron

Book:The Road to Oxiana: New edition linked and annotaded

Work

The Road to Oxiana: New edition linked and annotaded

This new edition of 'The Road to Oxiana' presents a revised and annotated version of the original travelogue, offering readers an enriched experience with additional resources and scholarly notes. more

Author

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'. more

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