Diary Of A Journey Across Arabia: From El Khatif In The Persian Gulf, To Yambo In The Red Sea, During The Year 1819 (1866) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165962693)

Diary Of A Journey Across Arabia: From El Khatif In The Persian Gulf, To Yambo In The Red Sea, During The Year 1819 (1866) is a travelogue written by George Forster Sadleir. The book is a first-hand account of his journey across Arabia from El Khatif in the Persian Gulf to Yambo in the Red Sea during the year 1819. The author was a British officer who was sent on a mission to explore the region and gather information about the local tribes and their customs.The book is divided into several chapters, each describing the author's experiences and observations during his journey. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the people, and their way of life. He also describes the challenges he faced during the journey, such as the extreme heat, lack of water, and the danger of attacks from bandits.The book is an important historical document as it provides a rare glimpse into the Arabian Peninsula during the early 19th century. It also sheds light on the British presence in the region, their interactions with the local tribes, and their efforts to establish trade relations.Overall, Diary Of A Journey Across Arabia: From El Khatif In The Persian Gulf, To Yambo In The Red Sea, During The Year 1819 (1866) is a fascinating account of a journey through a region that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Arabia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Forster Sadleir
ISBN-10: 1165962691
ISBN-13: 9781165962693
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d