{"product_id":"arabia-felix-crossing-the-empty-quarter-the-original-account-of-the-first-crossing-of-the-empty-quarter-in-1930-by-bertram-thomas-paperback","title":"Arabia Felix: CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER; the original account of the first crossing of the Empty Quarter in 1930 by Bertram Thomas. - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIbn Al Hamra\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by), \u003cb\u003eBertram Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER FROM OMAN TO QATAR WITH BERTRAM THOMAS IN THIS EPIC 1930 ADVENTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e1930, British explorer Bertram Thomas set out from Oman to be the first non-Arab to traverse the formidable Rub Al Khali \u003c\/strong\u003e- Arabia's vast and unrelenting \"Empty Quarter.\" Against all odds, he succeeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern readers can venture with Thomas into uncharted territory to uncover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gripping, \u003cstrong\u003etrue story of Thomas's grueling 1,500 mile quest\u003c\/strong\u003e and the winding road to make history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating \u003cstrong\u003einsights into desert culture\u003c\/strong\u003e from a Westerner immersed in the Arabian way of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid descriptions of oasis towns \u003c\/strong\u003eand sweeping sand dunes captured in rare archival photos and illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas' key role in the romantic legend of \u003cstrong\u003efinding Arabia's 'Atlantis of the Sands.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Photography\u003c\/strong\u003e of Dhofar in Oman, and other stops on Thomas' journey \u003cstrong\u003eadds understanding of the journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross the Rub Al Khali through Thomas's eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e. With crucial context on this British trailblazer and his impact, rediscover the timeless allure of Arabia's empty quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking expedition from Oman, through the Empty Quarter to Qatar and ideal for anyone interested in Arabia and its people - order today before the price changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51834993443104,"sku":"9781838075644","price":38.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ee3af444b2a974dace92f56108615b26.webp?v=1781303134","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/arabia-felix-crossing-the-empty-quarter-the-original-account-of-the-first-crossing-of-the-empty-quarter-in-1930-by-bertram-thomas-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}