“Desert, Marsh And Mountain: The World Of A Nomad” 1994 THESIGER, Wilfred

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THESIGER, Wilfred

[304] pp.

Motivate Publishing

1994

11″ x 8 1/2″

“Desert, Marsh and Mountain: The World of a Nomad” is a book by Wilfred Thesiger, published in 1979. It’s a collection of his travels and explorations, featuring his experiences in the Empty Quarter of Arabia, the marshes of Iraq, the mountains of the Hindu Kush and Kurdistan, and the Yemen. The book also includes Thesiger’s own photographs.

Thesiger, a British explorer and travel writer, was known for his adventurous journeys and his deep engagement with the cultures he encountered. “Desert, Marsh and Mountain” is one of his most celebrated works, showcasing his ability to immerse himself in challenging environments and document his experiences with both words and images.