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Camels in the Sky

Camels in the Sky Travels in Arabia

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Publisher's Synopsis

A unique tour of the largest sand desert in the world. The name Rub 'ul Khali (Empty Quarter) belies the immense diversity and life it harbours, says the author who lived and toured the Arabian deserts for over thirteen years as a journalist. A compulsive traveler since his student days, Ahamed describes in lyrical prose the history, pre-history, archaeology, legends, folklore and travails of the émigré Asian work force that tames the harsh desert. The book is perhaps the first Arabian travelogue by an Indian which takes a comprehensive view of Arabia beyond the Hajj to Mecca, which is guided anyway. It is probably witnessing the swansong of the fabled Bedouin culture in the wake of the oil tide that is distorting the Arab culture alongside the changing landscape. A valuable guide for the Saudi-bound.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780199489428
Publisher: OUP India
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 915.304
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 214
Weight: 250g
Height: 141mm
Width: 221mm
Spine width: 17mm