| Camels in the Sky: Travels in Arabia Contributor(s): Ahamed, V. Muzafer (Author), Mathew, P. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199489424 ISBN-13: 9780199489428 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 915.304 |
| LCCN: 2018320492 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" (0.55 lbs) 214 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A unique tour of the largest sand desert in the world. The name Rub 'ul Khali (Empty Quarter) belies the immense diversity and life it harbours, says the author who lived and toured the Arabian deserts for over thirteen years as a journalist. A compulsive traveler since his student days, Ahamed describes in lyrical prose the history, pre-history, archaeology, legends, folklore and travails of the emigre Asian work force that tames the harsh desert. The book is perhaps the first Arabian travelogue by an Indian which takes a comprehensive view of Arabia beyond the Hajj to Mecca, which is guided anyway. It is probably witnessing the swansong of the fabled Bedouin culture in the wake of the oil tide that is distorting the Arab culture alongside the changing landscape. A valuable guide for the Saudi-bound. |