VG/VG+. 8vo. original black boards gilt (ex-library with minimal RSMs etc. to endpapers only, else clean & bright) in dustwrapper priced �25 (slightly rubbed & creased); pp. xviii (last blank), 366, with illustrations. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Another Life: Lawrence After Arabia

Publisher

Spellmount Books, London

Publication Date

2008

Language

English

ISBN 10

1862274649

ISBN 13

9781862274648

Binding

Hard Cover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Dust Jacket Condition

VG+

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Synopsis

T.E. Lawrence found global recognition for his leadership of the Arab Revolt during World War I, harassing the Turks from Medina to Damascus and preparing the ground for the final Allied offensive in 1918. He was hailed as a hero, but little is known about this mysterious and charismatic man after those events. Another Life is about Lawrence?s life after Arabia, his service in the RAF and the Tank Corps as a mere ranker, and details how he became an expert in the technology of the new RAF. It examines the work he did for the 1929 Schneider Trophy Race, the development of the new RAF 200 seaplane tender, and the development of its armour plated offspring, the Armoured Target Boat. It also investigates his literary endeavours and his tragically early death, a sad end to a Renaissance man of all talents, an academic, a talented engineer and a soldier sans pareil.

About the Author

Andrew R.B. Simpson grew up in Dorset near Clouds Hill, returning to the county in 1983 after training as an architect. He first became interested in Lawrence in 1985 at the 50th anniversary commemorations of T.E.'s death at Moreton. Twenty years of research followed. He has an honours degree in History and is a member of the T.E. Lawrence Society.

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Established in 2001, Arapiles Mountain Books is the only specialist mountaineering bookseller in Australia. We carry a large stock of fine, rare and out of print mountaineering and adventurous travel books, with a particular emphasis on British, Australian, New Zealand and Himalayan climbing narratives and guides. We have an especially wide selection of early - mid 20th travel books in dustwrapper, signed books and expedition memorabilia. On-line catalogues can be browsed on this website. The proprietor, Andrew Long, has climbed the world over since 1980, and has spent much of his time over the (last few) years, collecting and reading climbing and travel narratives by more intrepid writers. He will be happy to answer any queries or provide advice on condition, approximate value, rarity or just plain readability free of charge. A booksearch service is available. Although we are a mail order store, visitors are most welcome to browse our stock by making an appointment. I have a bricks and mortar bookshop in Central Victoria ('Mount of Alex', 273 Barker Street, Castlemaine), which is open 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sundays (excluding public holidays). Note that internet listed books are not stored in the shop, but can be brought in by request. Appointments to view the stock may be made by calling Andrew on +61 410 650 923 or by email to araps@alassoc.com.au.

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