Books by Wilfred Thesiger
“This was written in the 1950s after Thesiger returned from five years of Arabian travel. He was one of the few non-indigenous people to cross “the Empty Quarter”, the desert that occupies a huge part of what is now Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It’s almost a million square kilometres of billowing amber dunes – and more terrifying than an ocean.” Read more...
The best books on Desert Nations
Jo Tatchell, Journalist
Interviews where books by Wilfred Thesiger were recommended
The best books on Desert Nations, recommended by Jo Tatchell
The author explains the allure of desert nations, through a discussion of books including Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger and Sultan In Oman by Jan Morris
The best books on Yemen, recommended by Bernard Haykel
Yemen is a stunningly beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage but its recent history has been marred by internal conflicts, outside interference and poor governance. Bernard Haykel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, recommends books that bring to life Yemen’s traditional culture and give insight into what makes the country tick.
