Bertram Thomas

Arabia Felix Bertram Thomas

Originally published in 1932, this fascinating book contains Bertram Thomas' account of his most famous achievement - the crossing of the Rub' al Khali', or Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world. Thomas was the first ever Westerner to make this journey, and this book is a full record of the experience, in which he describes in detail the desert's animals, inhabitants and culture. This book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for travel and adventure. '