Arabian Sands (Penguin Classics)

The Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger is a captivating travel book that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the deserts of Arabia.

Born in Addis Ababa in 1910 and educated at Eton and Oxford, Thesiger was repulsed by the softness and rigidity of Western life and sought adventure in the spirit of T.E.

Lawrence.

For five years, he explored and wandered the deserts of Arabia, encountering people who had never seen a European and considered it their duty to kill Christian infidels.

With vivid descriptions and colorful anecdotes, Thesiger narrates his stories, including two crossings of the Empty Quarter.

This is a must-read for anyone with a passion for adventure, travel, or cultural exploration.