The Desert and the Sown

The Desert and the Sown Travels in Palestine and Syria

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Publisher's Synopsis

Current events in the Middle East have revived interest in the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Gertrude Bell, "the female Lawrence of Arabia." A skilled archeologist, historian, and linguist, Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her Eastern travels. This intriguing narrative - accompanied by 160 photos - traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486468761
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
DEWEY: 915.69042
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 347
Weight: 434g
Height: 220mm
Width: 146mm
Spine width: 20mm