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Arabian sands
Book • 1959
In 'Arabian Sands,' Wilfred Thesiger recounts his extraordinary travels across the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world.
Educated at Eton and Oxford, Thesiger was disillusioned with Western life and sought adventure and solitude in the harsh yet beautiful desert environment.
He traveled with nomadic Bedouin tribes, immersing himself in their culture and way of life, which was on the verge of significant change due to the arrival of oil companies.
The book provides a unique insight into the traditional Bedu lifestyle, tribal warfare, and the ancient history of the region, as well as Thesiger's personal reflections on the impact of modernization on these communities.
Educated at Eton and Oxford, Thesiger was disillusioned with Western life and sought adventure and solitude in the harsh yet beautiful desert environment.
He traveled with nomadic Bedouin tribes, immersing himself in their culture and way of life, which was on the verge of significant change due to the arrival of oil companies.
The book provides a unique insight into the traditional Bedu lifestyle, tribal warfare, and the ancient history of the region, as well as Thesiger's personal reflections on the impact of modernization on these communities.
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Mentioned as a book set in the 1940s that describes Arab hospitality well.
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