Wilfred Thesiger Reihenfolge der Bücher

Er reiste in die entlegensten Winkel, die zuvor noch kein Weißer betreten hatte. Sir Wilfred Thesiger lebte mit Beduinen im 'Leeren Viertel' der arabischen Sandwüste, studierte die faszinierenden Bräuche der Marscharaber im südlichen Irak und der Danakil im Sultanat von Aussa. Die Autobiographie des letzten großen Entdeckers, der Lawrence von Arabien in nichts nachsteht – Erinnerungen an ein abenteuerliches und unbändiges Leben. 'Thesiger hatte den Mut, den Traum eines jeden Jungen zu leben.' Colin Thubron

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.

Wilfred Thesiger, this century's greatest living explorer, recalls his travels among the mountain ranges of Asia.

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.

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.

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

Wilfred Thesiger is the last of the great British eccentric explorers, renowned for his travels through some of the most inaccessible places on earth. As a child in Abyssinia he watched the glorious armies of Ras Tafari returning from hand-to-hand battle, their prisoners in chains; at the age of 23 he made his first expedition into the country of the Danakil, a murderous race among whom a man's status in the tribe depended on the number of men he had killed and castrated. His books, Arabian Sands and The Marsh Arabs, tell of his two sojourns in the Empty Quarter and the Marshes of Southern Iraq.