Middle East Travel Writing, History & Archeology
In the early 20th century, Gertrude Bell, an intrepid explorer and writer, embarked on a journey through the vast and enchanting Arabian desert. Her captivating narrative takes us on a mesmerising adventure as she and her companions bid farewell to the warmth and hospitality of a welcoming camp and ventured into the heart of the … Read more
In the early 20th century, Gertrude Bell, a renowned British writer and explorer, vividly captured the essence of her experiences in the tribal lands of Jordan. One particularly evocative account details her visit to a Bedouin sheikh’s tent, Fellah Al Issa, in the Balqa region, an encounter that elegantly illustrates the cultural and social norms … Read more
“A Pilgrimage To Nejd” by Lady Anne Blunt stands as a captivating account of her journey through the Arabian Peninsula in the mid-19th century. This book is a rich tapestry woven with the threads of cultural encounters, geographical explorations, and the socio-political dynamics of a region little known to the Western world at that time. … Read more
In her exploration of the desert landscapes chronicled in “The Desert and the Sown” by British traveler and writer Gertrude Bell, we delve into a captivating narrative that unfolds against the backdrop of both historical relics and the profound intricacies of Bedouin culture. As Bell embarks on her journey she encounters a world where the … Read more
“A Pilgrimage To Nejd,” authored by Lady Anne Blunt, is a captivating narrative that offers a vivid glimpse into the mid-19th-century Arabian landscape. This book chronicles the daring journey undertaken by Lady Anne Blunt and her husband, Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, across the Arabian Peninsula. Their expedition was a quest with a specific purpose: to acquire … Read more
In the early 20th century, Gertrude Bell, a renowned British traveller and writer, embarked on a journey through the landscapes of Jordan, an expedition rich in historical and cultural encounters. Starting from Jerusalem, she and her small group of travel companions, made her way inland to the towns and rural areas ofJordan. Gertrude Bell’s journey … Read more