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Author: Evelyn Waugh

📘 When the going was good by Evelyn Waugh

Between 1928 and 1935, Evelyn Waugh journeyed through Europe, Africa and South America for a series of travel books. In 1945 he compiled five of his longest pieces—covering Mediterranean ports, Abyssinia, Kenya, Zanzibar, the Congo, Cape Town, Brazil and the Italian invasion of Abyssinia—into the definitive volume *When the Going Was Good*. The pieces blend vivid description, cultural insight and emerging political tension, revealing Waugh’s evolution from carefree traveler to seasoned war correspondent. The work showcases his wit, intelligence and narrative skill, offering readers a rich portrait of the world on the eve of global conflict.

First publish date: 1934

Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing

Authors: Evelyn Waugh

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