Thesiger, Wilfred
Arabian Sands (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141442075
- author:
- Thesiger, Wilfred
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.7 cm
- Genre:
- Arabian peninsula
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arabian Sands is a record of Wilfred Thesiger's extraordinary journey through the deserts of Arabia. In the spirit of T. E. Lawrence, Thesiger set out to explore the region, traveling among peoples who had never seen a European. His account is invaluable to understanding the modern Middle East. Thesiger's journey was motivated by a desire to escape the rigidity of Western life, and he was drawn to the harsh beauty of the desert landscape. His experiences among the people of Arabia were marked by a deep respect for their culture and traditions. This book is a testament to Thesiger's courage and determination, and it remains a significant work of travel writing and biography.
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