Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong

Tour guiding is a well-established part of the entertainment profession. Its practitioners have evolved over the centuries, shifting from street theatre performers to companions for aristocrats exploring the brothels and antiquities of the ancient world.

As time went on, companies like Messrs Thomas Cook & Co employed hundreds of guides worldwide, confirming their place in the tourism industry. Yet, entertainment remains the key to delighting clients and ensuring a good tip.

About the author

Born into a family of potters and apprenticed at 17, Duncan s factory closed following the Suez catastrophe. He plunged into medicine at Edinburgh. This slice of memoir follows the overconfident young man through a rougher education in managing travel disasters and coping with crises.

Product details

• Authors: John A. T. Duncan
• Publisher: Austin Macauley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.03.2025
• EAN: 9781035885848
• ISBN: 978-1-0358-8584-8
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 167 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries