Arabian Sands

Experience the breathtaking journey through the majestic Arabian deserts with 'Arabian Sands' by Sir Wilfred Thesiger. This iconic travel memoir captures five years of exploration in the enchanting Empty Quarter, a remote region steeped in rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Thesiger, fascinated by the Bedouin way of life, shares gripping tales of perseverance amidst harsh elements, from scorching heat to bitter cold nights. Discover the vanishing traditions of a once-magnificent people, beautifully illustrated in this classic edition, enhanced by an insightful introduction from Rory Stewart. Every page echoes the trials of hunger and thirst faced by the Bedu, as well as the looming change brought by the discovery of oil in the region. With 368 pages of captivating narrative, 'Arabian Sands' is not just a book—it's an exploration of humanity's connection to the ancient desert landscape. Perfect for lovers of travel literature and enthusiasts of cultural narratives, this timeless masterpiece is a must-have addition to any library. Immerse yourself in the world of Thesiger and uncover the rich tapestry of life in the Arabian deserts, making it a perfect gift for history buffs and adventure seekers alike. Don’t miss out on experiencing this poignant tribute to a unique way of life that is rapidly fading from memory. Order your copy now for FREE shipping and journey through the sands of time!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442075
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368


Description:
In the spirit of T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger spent five years wandering the deserts of Arabia, producing Arabian Sands, 'a memorial to a vanished past, a tribute to a once magnificent people'. The Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by Rory Stewart.Wilfred Thesiger, repulsed by what he saw as the softness and rigidity of Western life - 'the machines, the calling cards, the meticulously aligned streets' - spent years exploring in and around the vast, waterless desert that is the 'Empty Quarter' of Arabia. Travelling amongst the Bedu people, he experienced their everyday challenges of hunger and thirst, the trials of long marches beneath the relentless sun, the bitterly cold nights and the constant danger of death if it was discovered he was a Christian 'infidel'. He was the first European to visit most of the region, and just before he left the area the process that would change it forever had begun - the discovery of oil.This edition contains an introduction by Rory Stewart discussing the dangers of Thesiger's travels, his unconventional personality and his insights into the Bedouin way of life.Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger (1910-2003) was a British travel writer born in Addis Ababa in Abyssinia (now Ethiopia). Thesiger is best known for two travel books- Arabian Sands (1959), which recounts his travels in the Empty Quarter of Arabia between 1945 and 1950 and describes the vanishing way of life of the Bedouins, and The Marsh Arabs (1964), an account of the traditional peoples who lived in the marshlands of southern Iraq.If you enjoyed Arabian Sands, you might like T.E. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom, also available in Penguin Modern Classics'Thesiger is perhaps the last, and cert
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