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Exploring the Arabian deserts, Charles Doughty's Travels in Arabia Deserta offers a rich tapestry of experiences and discoveries, characterized by its exquisite prose reminiscent of the King James Bible. This influential two-volume work, first published in 1888, set the standard for ambitious travel writing in the early 20th century. T.E. Lawrence's endorsement in the 1920s revitalized interest in the book, leading to its republication with his introduction. The Cosimo edition features this rare 1921 reprint, making it a significant literary artifact.
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Travels in Arabia Deserta, Vol. I (in Two Volumes), Charles Montagu Doughty
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Travels in Arabia Deserta, Vol. I (in Two Volumes)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Montagu Doughty
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 678
- ISBN13
- 9781616405168
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the Arabian deserts, Charles Doughty's Travels in Arabia Deserta offers a rich tapestry of experiences and discoveries, characterized by its exquisite prose reminiscent of the King James Bible. This influential two-volume work, first published in 1888, set the standard for ambitious travel writing in the early 20th century. T.E. Lawrence's endorsement in the 1920s revitalized interest in the book, leading to its republication with his introduction. The Cosimo edition features this rare 1921 reprint, making it a significant literary artifact.