Tony Walsh ARABIA FELIX: CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER; the original account of

CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER FROM OMAN TO QATAR WITH BERTRAM THOMAS IN THIS EPIC 1930 ADVENTUREIn 1930, British explorer Bertram Thomas set out from Oman to be the first nonArab to traverse the formidable Rub Al Khali Arabias vast and unrelenting "Empty Quarter." Against all odds, he succeeded. Modern readers can venture with Thomas into uncharted territory to uncoverThe gripping, true story of Thomass grueling 1,500 mile quest and the winding road to make history. Fascinating insights into desert culture from a Westerner immersed in the Arabian way of life. Vivid descriptions of oasis towns and sweeping sand dunes captured in rare archival photos and illustrations. Thomas key role in the romantic legend of finding Arabias Atlantis of the Sands. Modern BW Photography of Dhofar in Oman, and other stops on Thomas journey adds understanding of the journey. Cross the Rub Al Khali through Thomass eyes. With crucial context on this British trailblazer and his impact, rediscover the timeless allure of Arabias Empty Quarter. This is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking expedition from Oman, through the Empty Quarter to Qatar and ideal for anyone interested in Arabia, especially Oman (as seen by The Jewel of Arabia Expedition) and its people order today before the price changes. | Tony Walsh ARABIA FELIX: CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER; the original account of