Arabia Felix: Across the Empty Quarter of Arabia by Bertram Thomas

1st Edition
Arabia Felix: Across the Empty Quarter of Arabia by Bertram Thomas
US$248.00

Hardcover. Condition: Good+, Dust Jacket: Good-. 1932. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1st Edition. Illustrated.

Forward by T.E. Lawrence. Containing Maps, charts, and illustrations throughout.

In the spring of 1931 the world was thrilled by news that the last large blank space on the map had been explored by a daring Englishman who traversed on camel-back, the vast unknown and hostile dessert of South Arabia. This is his story of that exciting and mysterious journey.

This vintage book is Bertram Thomas's 1932 travelogue, "Arabia Felix". It is a factual account of his epic voyage across the vast southern desert of the Arabian Peninsula from 1930-3. A fascinating page-turner that chronicles a stunning achievement likely never to be attempted again, "Arabia Felix" would make for a worthy addition to any collection, and constitutes a must-read for lovers of exciting non-fiction.