Desert Marsh Mountain

Thesiger Wilfred

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Author- Thesiger Wilfred

ISBN-9780006548171

Condition- Used Good

Binding- Paperback

Genre-Non-Fiction, Biography

SKU-TW06022025

Desert, Marsh and Mountain is Wilfred Thesiger’s personal account of his travels through some of the most remote and challenging landscapes of the Middle East and Asia. Known for his deep respect for traditional cultures, Thesiger records his journeys across the Arabian deserts, the marshes of southern Iraq, and the highlands of Persia and Afghanistan.

The book is more than a travelogue—it reflects his close connection with the people he lived among, from Bedouins to Marsh Arabs, and his commitment to experiencing their way of life without modern comforts. Thesiger’s detailed observations capture both the beauty and hardship of these environments, offering a rare insight into worlds that have since changed dramatically.

First published in 1979, this work stands as both a historical record and a meditation on endurance, simplicity, and cultural preservation. It remains one of Thesiger’s most important contributions to travel literature and anthropology.

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