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Arabia Felix: CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER; the original account of the first crossing of the Empty Quarter in 1930 by Bertram Thomas. .
Paperback
Series: Oman in History
Travel GeneralGeneral AsiaGeneral Middle East
ISBN13: 9781838075637
Publisher: Arabesque Travel
Published: Mar 23 2021
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER FROM OMAN TO QATAR WITH BERTRAM THOMAS IN THIS EPIC 1930 ADVENTURE
In 1930, British explorer Bertram Thomas set out from Oman to be the first non-Arab to traverse the formidable Rub Al Khali - Arabia's vast and unrelenting Empty Quarter. Against all odds, he succeeded.
Modern readers can venture with Thomas into uncharted territory to uncover:
- The gripping, true story of Thomas's grueling 1,500 mile quest and the winding road to make history.
- Fascinating insights into desert culture from a Westerner immersed in the Arabian way of life.
- Vivid descriptions of oasis towns and sweeping sand dunes captured in rare archival photos and illustrations.
- Thomas' key role in the romantic legend of finding Arabia's 'Atlantis of the Sands.'
- Modern B&W Photography of Dhofar in Oman, and other stops on Thomas' journey adds understanding of the journey.
Cross the Rub Al Khali through Thomas's eyes. With crucial context on this British trailblazer and his impact, rediscover the timeless allure of Arabia's Empty Quarter.
This is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking expedition from Oman, through the Empty Quarter to Qatar and ideal for anyone interested in Arabia, especially Oman (as seen by The Jewel of Arabia Expedition) and its people - order today before the price changes.
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