About this title: Archaeologist, spy, Arabist, linguist, author, poet, photographer, mountaineer and nation builder, Gertrude Bell was born in 1868 into a world of privilege and plenty, but she turned her back on all that for her passion for the Arab peoples, becoming the architect of the independent kingdom of Iraq and seeing its first king Faisal safely onto the throne in 1921. "Daughter of the Desert" is her story, vividly told and impeccably researched, drawing on Gertrude's own writings, both published and unpublished. It is a compelling portrait of a woman who transcended the restrictions of her class ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780330431576ISBN:0330431579
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 356 pages. Archaeologist, spy, arabist, linguist, author, poet, photographer, mountaineer and nation builder, gertrude bell was born in 1868 into a world of privilege and plenty. this title presents her story. it is a portrait of a woman who transcended the restrictions of her class and age and in so doing created a remarkable and enduring legacy. 16 black & white halftones (Paperback) read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: MacMillan, London
Date Published: 2006
Description: F/F+. 8vo. original grey textured paper boards gilt (texter mark to tail edge) in dustwrapper; pp. xxiv, 520 (last blank), with illustrations. A fine copy, as new. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780330431576ISBN:0330431579
Description: New. Archaeologist, spy, Arabist, linguist, author, poet, photographer, mountaineer and nation builder, Gertrude Bell was born in 1868 into a world of privilege and plenty. This title presents her story. It is a portrait of a woman who transcended the rest... read more
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