Description
Wilfred Thesiger's seminal work, Arabian Sands, is a breathtaking account of his five years living among the Bedouin tribes of Arabia between 1945 and 1950. This classic of travel literature chronicles his extraordinary journeys, including two perilous crossings of the legendary Empty Quarter, a vast and unforgiving desert few dared to traverse. Thesiger immerses himself in the harsh beauty and ancient traditions of the desert, offering a vivid and intimate portrait of a vanishing way of life. His masterful prose captures the spirit of adventure, the resilience of the human condition, and the profound connection between people and the land.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Nov 27, 2007
400 pages
ISBN: 9780141442075
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First Published
1959
Language
eng
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