Middle East Travel Writing, History & Archeology
In the meticulous ethnographic account “The Arab Of The Desert,” H.R.P. Dickson unveils the tapestry of Bedouin life in the early 20th century, specifically focusing on their existence in and around Kuwait. The rich, detailed portrayal of a typical bedouin family’s daily life, as documented by Dickson during his extensive time in the Kuwait Neutral … Read more
D.G. Hogarth, a distinguished British archaeologist renowned for his expertise in Egyptology and ancient Greece, made significant contributions to the field of Arabian studies with his comprehensive work, “The Penetration of Arabia.” While Hogarth did not venture into the terrains of Kuwait himself, his book serves as a valuable compendium, drawing on a wealth of … Read more
In the study of Middle Eastern ethnography, few works offer as vivid a portrayal of the Bedouin Arabs as H.R.P. Dickson’s seminal “The Arab Of The Desert.” A detailed account of life, customs, and struggles, Dickson’s narrative brings to life the early 20th-century Kuwait with acute observation and engaging storytelling. Here we focus on one … Read more
In the expanse of the Kuwaiti desert, amidst the undulating sands and the whispering winds, lies an intricate tapestry of life and tradition that persisted for centuries prior to the oil boom. “The Arab of The Desert,” a seminal work by H.R.P. Dickson, offers an ethnographic lens into this world, particularly focusing on the Bedouin … Read more
Colonel Harold Richard Patrick Dickson, in his introspective account “My Life in the Desert,” humbly positions his narrative among the illustrious works of Arabian scholars such as Charles Doughty, Alois Musil, St. John Philby, and Bertram Thomas. Despite the vast knowledge these giants have contributed, Dickson embarks on sharing his unique and personal experiences, driven … Read more