Publisher's Synopsis
The Desert and the Sown is a memoir written by Gertrude Bell, an English writer, traveler, and archaeologist. The book details Bell's journey through the Middle East, specifically the Arabian Desert, during the early 20th century. Bell's travels allowed her to witness and document the lives of the Bedouin people, the nomadic tribes who have lived in the desert for centuries. The book is divided into two parts: the first describes Bell's travels through the desert, while the second focuses on her time in Damascus, where she worked as a consul for the British government. Throughout the book, Bell provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people she meets, and the customs and traditions of the region. The Desert and the Sown is not only a travelogue but also a historical document, as Bell was one of the first Westerners to explore and document the Arabian Desert. Her observations and experiences provide valuable insight into the culture and way of life of the Bedouin people. The book is also notable for its beautiful prose and Bell's ability to capture the essence of the desert and its people. The Desert and the Sown remains a classic of travel literature and is a must-read for those interested in the Middle East, anthropology, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
