Name: Camels in the Sky: Travels in Arabia
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Author: Ahamed, V. Muzafer ; Mathew, P. J.
ISBN: 9780199489428

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Physical Book

Author

V. Muzafer Ahamed

P. J. Mathew

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Language

English

Pages

214

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x1.5 cm

ISBN13

9780199489428

Synopsis "Camels in the Sky: Travels in Arabia "

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 emigre 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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