To Peking

In 1934, Peter Fleming embarked on an extraordinary overland journey across the remote regions of Asia, traveling from Moscow through the Caucasus, Samarkand, Tashkent, and beyond to Peking. Documenting encounters with diverse peoples and exploring once-untouched landscapes, Fleming's travel narrative offers a timeless glimpse into a lost world shaped by revolution and conflict. Subtle, intelligent, and richly told, his account remains a captivating classic of travel literature that transports readers to an era now beyond reach.