Syria / The Desert and the Sown / New and Cheaper Edition

Bell, Gertrude Lothian

Published by William Heinemann, London, 1908

About this Item

In red cloth boards with title and "running ass" device stamped in black to front board; titles in gilt to moderately faded spine. First printing of the "new and cheaper edition" (making this the third printing, overall) October, 1908. Folding map with author's route marked in red in excellent condition still firmly attached at rear. Traveler, explorer and archaeologist in Palestine, Arabia, Syria and Asia Minor, born into a wealthy and politically influential family, Gertrude Lowthian Bell (1868-1926) with T.E. Lawrence helped support the Hashemite dynasties in what are today Jordan and Iraq, building up enough influence over British imperial policy-making in the region that she was able to help create and administer the modern state of Iraq. She has been described as "one of the few representatives of His Majesty's government remembered by the Arabs with anything resembling affection." 347 pp. including Index. Reduced from $310. Seller Inventory # 010495

Bibliographic Details

Title: Syria / The Desert and the Sown / New and ...

Publisher: William Heinemann, London

Publication Date: 1908

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: With many B&W photographic illustrations and a folding map

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 2nd Edition