About “The Marsh Arabs”
The book recounts Wilfred Thesiger's experiences living among the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq during the years before their way of life was nearly destroyed by Saddam Hussein. It describes their reed houses, the waterways and lakes, the herding of buffalo and hunting of wild boar, and the people's hospitality, loyalty, courage, and endurance, as well as moments of tragedy and comedy.
Praise for “The Marsh Arabs”
“It is one thing to tell the story of an expedition . . . it is quite another to convey the atmosphere. . . . This is a richly rewarding book.”
“His voyage through desert waters will remain, like his Arabian Sands, a classic of travel writing.”
Book details
- Published
- 1964
- Latest edition
- 1964 · ISBN 9780141442082
- ISBN
- 9780141442082
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Marsh Arabs?
The Marsh Arabs by Wilfred Thesiger has 256 pages.
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