Peter Fleming (writer)

Peter Fleming (31 May 1907 – 18 August 1971) was a British adventurer and travel writer. He was brother to James Bond author, Ian Fleming, and one of the main people on whom the character was based.

Quotes

• The babies who were my neighbours in public conveyances in China all fell into one of two categories: babies who appeared to be dead, and babies who appeared to be dying.
  • One's company: A Journey to China, on the train from Pinsiang to Changsha, September 1933.

External links

• A short biography provided by the University of Reading
• A profile stressing his travel writing
• Peter Fleming's rook rifle – a correspondence
• Podcast talk and live blogging at the Shanghai International Book Festival with Paul French's talk on Peter Fleming
• "Peter Fleming" by Paul French