With a preface by Sir Arnold T. Wilson.
London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1931
Bertram Thomas was the first non-Arab to cross the Rub Al Khali Desert, and played in an important part in the development of Iraq. He later became a financial adviser to His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
First edition; 8vo, 296 pp., ads at end, 41 photographic illustrations, 4 sketch maps, original red cloth gilt, spine faded, a good copy.
First edition; 8vo, 296 pp., ads at end, 41 photographic illustrations, 4 sketch maps, original red cloth gilt, spine faded, a good copy.
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