Just Hugh: Hugh Raymond Leach Remembered

Hugh Leach, a soldier, diplomat, traveler, and charismatic enthusiast, is the subject of the book "Just Hugh." The title reflects his passion for the Just William books, and the book combines anecdotes and recollections submitted after his memorial service with his own reminiscences in his later years. Tales from twenty-five years of service between the Nile and the Euphrates and travels throughout Central Asia are interwoven with biographical details to create a memory book of this unique, much-missed man of many parts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Medina Publishing Ltd

Just Hugh: A Portrait of Hugh Leach

Hugh Leach, a remarkable individual who lived at the end of an era, was a soldier, diplomat, traveler, and, above all, a charismatic enthusiast. The title of his book, "Just Hugh," aptly captures his deep passion for the Just William books, one of the numerous and diverse interests that defined his life. To echo a phrase that Hugh used on the flyleaf of his book, "Strolling About on the Roof of the World," the fons et origo of these memories can be traced back to an idea that was proposed during his memorial service in April 2016, just five months after his passing.

The book is a captivating blend of anecdotes and recollections submitted after that service, as well as others previously received for his RSAA obituary. Additionally, Hugh's own reminiscences in his later years are interwoven to create a remarkable memory book that pays tribute to this unique, much-missed man of many parts.

Tales from twenty-five years of service between the Nile and the Euphrates, as well as travels throughout Central Asia, are intricately woven with biographical details to create a rich tapestry of this extraordinary individual's life. "Just Hugh" serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Hugh Leach, a man who left an indelible mark on the world through his diverse pursuits and unwavering enthusiasm.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 187 x 250 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911487746