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Explorers of Arabia

From the Renaissance to the End of the Victorian Era

Zahra Freeth author HVF Winstone author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:9th May '18

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Exploration usually demands the qualities of bravery, curiosity and organising ability. Arabia demanded more of the voyager: linguistic ability of a high order, scholarship and an imaginative temperament. It was also necessary to be able to pass as a native, if not of Arabia then of part of the Islamic world. The early explorers faced untold dan

ISBN: 9781138225862

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

308 pages