About this book
Gertrude Bell was a renowned explorer and chronicler of the Middle East. In this book, she details a five month journey, spanning a period of turmoil and revolution. At times terrifying, at times exhilarating, her experiences show a fascinating and unparalleled view of a period of change in the region. - Summary by LynneT
Chapters (19)
1Preface and Note
2ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR
3ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR continued
4TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH
5TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH continued
6BUSEIRAH TO HÎT -- The Parthian Stations of Isidorus of Charax
7BUSEIRAH TO HÎT continued
8HÎT TO KERBELÂ -- The Palace of Ukheiḍir
9HÎT TO KERBELÂ continued
10KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD
11KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD continued
12BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL -- The Ruins of Sâmarrâ
13BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL continued
14MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ
15MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ continued
16ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR
17ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR continued
18DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA
19DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA continued
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