Wilfred Thesiger Ordre des livres

Er reiste in die entlegensten Winkel, die zuvor noch kein Weißer betreten hatte. Sir Wilfred Thesiger lebte mit Beduinen im 'Leeren Viertel' der arabischen Sandwüste, studierte die faszinierenden Bräuche der Marscharaber im südlichen Irak und der Danakil im Sultanat von Aussa. Die Autobiographie des letzten großen Entdeckers, der Lawrence von Arabien in nichts nachsteht – Erinnerungen an ein abenteuerliches und unbändiges Leben. 'Thesiger hatte den Mut, den Traum eines jeden Jungen zu leben.' Colin Thubron

An anthology of writings and photographs celebrating the outstanding contribution of one of the country's most distinguished and enduring travel writers, and the century's greatest living explorer. At the age of twenty-three, three years after attending the coronation of Haile Selassie, Thesiger made his first expedition into the country of the murderous Danakil tribe. Since then he has traversed the Empty Quarter twice, spending five years among the Bedu, followed by several years living as no Westerner had in the strange world of the Marshmen of Iraq. Later he made many mountain journeys in the awesome ranges of the Karakorams, the Hindu Kush, Ladakh and Chitral. After these varied and often dangerous adventures among fast-disappearing cultures, Thesiger settled down to spend over twenty years living mostly among the pastoral Samburu in Northern Kenya, until 1994 when he finally returned to England permanently. These experiences have, over the years, provided rich material for writings which express a romantic but austere vision, and for exquisite photographs which capture the spirit of a bygone era. This book contains extracts from the eight books Thesiger published to great acclaim between 1959 and 1998, most notably 'Arabian Sands', 'Marsh Arabs' and 'The Life of My Choice'.

Wifred Thesiger describes his journeys in the Empty Quarter and the Arabian Peninula during the late forties. At that time few Europeans travelled in those areas and occasionally their presence was not welcome. From these journeys he emerged with a great respect for the Bedu who were his travelling companions. His writing style is masterly as he describes his journeys in a plain language which is at the same time eloquent. He shows a great understanding of and a fondness for the Bedu people and their now vanished way of life. Theiseger is also a photographer of exceptional ability and this volume contains a large number of the photographs he took on his expeditions. These and the text create a stunning picture of the land and its peoples. The author is considered the last of the great explorers and this book is an exquisite record charting his memorable adventures with travelling companions bin Kabina and bin Ghabaisha across the Arabian Empty Quarter. He was a skilled photographer and was unique among travel writers of the past in having had the opportunity to take photographs that complement his formidable writing.

Wilfred Thesiger, this century's greatest living explorer, recalls his travels among the mountain ranges of Asia.

Focusing on the groundbreaking journeys of a renowned explorer, this book delves into his formative expeditions that shaped his legacy. It highlights the challenges faced and the discoveries made during these pivotal adventures, showcasing his impact on exploration and the natural world. Through vivid storytelling, readers gain insight into the character and motivations of a man who has redefined the limits of human exploration.

Following on from the author's autobiography, The Life of My Choice, this book provides a record of Thesiger's 30 years in Kenya. Since his first visit to Kenya in 1960, Thesiger has made a series of long journeys on foot with camels to Lake Turkana, Marsabit and other remote areas.

Paperback with a lightly shelfworn cover. A few light marks on the inside covers. Very good condition; binding is sound with clear text and images. Black and white photography by Wilfred Thesiger. CM