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The road to Oxiana

Book • 1937
The Road to Oxiana is a travelogue by Robert Byron, first published in 1937.

It chronicles Byron's adventures with his friend Christopher Sykes as they explore the architectural treasures of Persia and Afghanistan.

The book is celebrated for its vivid descriptions and is considered a pioneering work in travel writing.

Byron's journey took him through various countries, including Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, ending in Peshawar, India.

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