
Sir Osbert Sitwell(1892–1969) - British poet, novelist, and autobiographer, he grew up at Renishaw Hall, his family's seat in Derbyshire. 

May I recommend for your travel library: 

 His  autobiography consists of five volumes;
Left Hand, Right Hand 
The Scarlet Tree 
Great Morning  
Laughter in the Next Room 
 and Noble Essences
 
 
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Loved the SENEGAL and the Sitwell (must dig up) and moments and thoughts and style and moment by moment.
Cheers to you for a wonderful autumn wherever you may be (or spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
best to you and thanks for such beauty, DIANE
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