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Wilfred Thesiger

    June 3, 1910 – August 24, 2003

    Wilfred Thesiger was a British explorer and travel writer celebrated for his vivid accounts of vanishing cultures and harsh landscapes. His work delves into the lives of people inhabiting remote regions, particularly across the Middle East and Africa. Through his writing, Thesiger captures the essence of these places and their inhabitants, emphasizing their traditions and resilience in the face of modernity. His narratives are valued for their authentic perspective and deep understanding of the cultures he encountered.

    My Life and Travels
    Desert, Marsh and Mountain
    Arabian Sands
    Thesiger's Return
    The Marsh Arabs
    Crossing the Sands
    • Crossing the Sands

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.7(18)Add rating

      Wifred Thesiger describes his journeys in the Empty Quarter and the Arabian Peninula during the late forties. At that time few Europeans travelled in those areas and occasionally their presence was not welcome. From these journeys he emerged with a great respect for the Bedu who were his travelling companions. His writing style is masterly as he describes his journeys in a plain language which is at the same time eloquent. He shows a great understanding of and a fondness for the Bedu people and their now vanished way of life. Theiseger is also a photographer of exceptional ability and this volume contains a large number of the photographs he took on his expeditions. These and the text create a stunning picture of the land and its peoples. The author is considered the last of the great explorers and this book is an exquisite record charting his memorable adventures with travelling companions bin Kabina and bin Ghabaisha across the Arabian Empty Quarter. He was a skilled photographer and was unique among travel writers of the past in having had the opportunity to take photographs that complement his formidable writing.

      Crossing the Sands
    • Thesiger's Return

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Paperback with a lightly shelfworn cover. A few light marks on the inside covers. Very good condition; binding is sound with clear text and images. Black and white photography by Wilfred Thesiger. CM

      Thesiger's Return
    • My Life and Travels

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(59)Add rating

      An anthology of writings and photographs celebrating the outstanding contribution of one of the country's most distinguished and enduring travel writers, and the century's greatest living explorer. schovat popis

      My Life and Travels
    • The Danakil Diary

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.9(13)Add rating

      Focusing on the groundbreaking journeys of a renowned explorer, this book delves into his formative expeditions that shaped his legacy. It highlights the challenges faced and the discoveries made during these pivotal adventures, showcasing his impact on exploration and the natural world. Through vivid storytelling, readers gain insight into the character and motivations of a man who has redefined the limits of human exploration.

      The Danakil Diary
    • Following on from the author's autobiography, The Life of My Choice, this book provides a record of Thesiger's 30 years in Kenya. Since his first visit to Kenya in 1960, Thesiger has made a series of long journeys on foot with camels to Lake Turkana, Marsabit and other remote areas.

      My Kenya Days