Wilfred Thesiger presents a lifetime of photographs from the farther frontiers of the civilized world, including Nuba wrestlers, the murderous Danakil of Ethiopia, and the Bedouins of Syria.
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Description: Dust Jacket Included. A VANISHED WORLD. W.W. Norton, N.Y. & London 2001, large 4to, 192 pages, profusely illustrated with some of Thesiger's wonderful photographs. These unique portraits by the great explorer were all taken under exceptional conditions, often in particularly hostile environments. Together with text by the author, they provide a significant pictorial record of diverse cultures and vanished worlds. An extensive introduction by Alexander Maitland details much on Thesiger's life and adventures. Dust Jacket, Very Fine. $60.00.
"Not only are Thersiger's photographs excellent, his descriptions of his years of travel with the inhabitants of the Empty Quarter of what is now Saudi Arabia is personal yet a compelling story of how people live in what I might call a hostile environment and they simply call "home". He has a style for revealing the inner character of not only his traveling companions but also those they encountered and avoided. A compelling story of some of the Arabicc tribes and families in the early 1900s.
His portrayals of their care of their camels, falcons, and other animals are revealing of the character of the people. And sharing a cup of coffee is far different from a Western coffeehouse experience."
"Mostly pictures and very little commentary about what the author/photographer experienced (pictures taken long before publication, would be a good companion book while reading history of the middle east)"
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