The Camels Must Go Book by Reader Bullard

Reader Bullard

Published by Faber and Faber, 1961

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1961, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In The Camels Must Go, Reader Bullard offers a vivid autobiography detailing his extensive career within the Levant Consular Service, which supported Britain?s interests in the Middle East during a pivotal era. Beginning as a Student Interpreter in 1906, Bullard's journey culminated in his position as Ambassador to Tehran, where he navigated the complexities of a region marked by significant historical events over four decades.Bullard recounts his official life amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the early twentieth century, including the Turkey of Abdul Hamid and the Young Turks, Iraq during the First World War, and the socio-political upheavals in Jedda and Persia. His narrative spans diverse locales, from Greece and Ethiopia to the Soviet Union in the early 1930s and Morocco, highlighting the various challenges and transformations he witnessed. The account is enriched with reflections on his childhood, marred by financial and personal obstacles, and his diverse pursuits during retirement.At seventy-four, Bullard's writing exudes vitality and wit, with an engaging and humorous style that permeates even the more formal aspects of his life story. His anecdotes introduce a range of characters, both historical figures like James Elroy Flecker and Colonel Leachman, and literary figures such as Samuel Johnson, showcasing his unique perspective on the people that shaped his experiences.The Camels Must Go offers both an engaging personal narrative and a significant contribution to the diplomatic history of the Middle East, appealing to general readers and historians alike. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM693-G-14097

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Camels Must Go Book by Reader Bullard
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication Date: 1961
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good