In this personal travelogue, William Seabrook chronicles his adventures in the Middle East in the early part of the twentieth century. Specifically he focuses on his time among four Arabic groups: the Bedouins, Druses, Dervishes, and Yezidees.
In this personal travelogue, William Seabrook chronicles his adventures in the Middle East in the early part of the twentieth century. Specifically he...
-The best and most thrilling book of exploration that we have ever read ... an] immensely important book.- -- New York Evening Post -A series of excellent stories about one of the most interesting corners of the American world, told by a keen and sensitive person who knows how to write.- -- American Journal of Sociology -It can be said of many travelers that they have traveled widely. Of Mr. Seabrook a much finer thing may be said -- he has traveled deeply.- -- The New York Times Book Review This fascinating book, first published in 1929, offers firsthand...
-The best and most thrilling book of exploration that we have ever read ... an] immensely important book.- -- New York Evening Post -A seri...
