Winter in Arabia : A Journey Through Yemen

English

ISBN: 1590206460

EAN: 9781590206461

Category: History / Middle East / General/Travel / Middle East / General/

Publisher: Overlook Press, The

Release Date: 06/18/2011

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Freya Stark recounts her 1937-38 expedition into what is now Yemen, a journey which helped secure her reputation not only as a great travel writer, but also as a first-rate geographer, historian, and archaeologist. A Winter in Arabiaoffers rare glimpses of life behind the veil-the subtleties of business and social conduct, the elaborate beauty rituals of the women, and the bitter animosities between rival tribes. Ultimately, we are not only captivated by Starks sensitive evocation of this wondrous land, but inspired by her passion.

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Winter in Arabia : A Journey Through Yemen

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.9 inches

Width: 5.54 inches

Length: 8.11 inches

Weight: 10.26 oz

Pages: 326