The Southern Gates Of Arabia
by Freya Stark
Product Description
In 1935, Freya Stark landed on the coast of South Arabia, intent on being the first woman to venture alone into the country's interior by way of its ancient Incense Road.
She traveled close to the country...by donkey, car and foot. She stayed in villages beset by poverty, and made her way through hostile tribes. She spoke the local dialects, adopted the customs, mixed with people along the way -- she even let soldiers use her face cream to shine their daggers and learned the rites of hookah.
"It is her remarkable capacity to adapt to the unpredictable that makes her a traveler of genius. This is a journey of unexpected and delightful proportions and is in all ways a classic travel adventure." (Publisher's Source)
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6 1.5-hour cassettes
In 1935, Freya Stark landed on the coast of South Arabia, intent on being the first woman to venture alone into the country's interior by way of its ancient Incense Road.
She traveled close to the country...by donkey, car and foot. She stayed in villages beset by poverty, and made her way through hostile tribes. She spoke the local dialects, adopted the customs, mixed with people along the way -- she even let soldiers use her face cream to shine their daggers and learned the rites of hookah.
"It is her remarkable capacity to adapt to the unpredictable that makes her a traveler of genius. This is a journey of unexpected and delightful proportions and is in all ways a classic travel adventure." (Publisher's Source)
From the Publisher
6 1.5-hour cassettes
TravelTravel Writing
RELEASED1990
PUBLISHERBooks on Tape, Inc.
LANGUAGEEN
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A British/Italian explorer and travel writer (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freya_Stark>Wikipedia</a>).
The Southern Gates Of Arabia
by Freya Stark
Product Description
In 1935, Freya Stark landed on the coast of South Arabia, intent on being the first woman to venture alone into the country's interior by way of its ancient Incense Road.
She traveled close to the country...by donkey, car and foot. She stayed in villages beset by poverty, and made her way through hostile tribes. She spoke the local dialects, adopted the customs, mixed with people along the way -- she even let soldiers use her face cream to shine their daggers and learned the rites of hookah.
"It is her remarkable capacity to adapt to the unpredictable that makes her a traveler of genius. This is a journey of unexpected and delightful proportions and is in all ways a classic travel adventure." (Publisher's Source)
From the Publisher
6 1.5-hour cassettes
In 1935, Freya Stark landed on the coast of South Arabia, intent on being the first woman to venture alone into the country's interior by way of its ancient Incense Road.
She traveled close to the country...by donkey, car and foot. She stayed in villages beset by poverty, and made her way through hostile tribes. She spoke the local dialects, adopted the customs, mixed with people along the way -- she even let soldiers use her face cream to shine their daggers and learned the rites of hookah.
"It is her remarkable capacity to adapt to the unpredictable that makes her a traveler of genius. This is a journey of unexpected and delightful proportions and is in all ways a classic travel adventure." (Publisher's Source)
From the Publisher
6 1.5-hour cassettes
TravelTravel Writing
RELEASED1990
PUBLISHERBooks on Tape, Inc.
LANGUAGEEN
A British/Italian explorer and travel writer (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freya_Stark>Wikipedia</a>).
