Syria: the Desert and the Sown


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Gertrude Bell's Syria: The Desert and the Sown describes her travels in the Levant (also called Greater Syria) during the first years of the 20th century. In this vivid and painstakingly documented narrative, Bell recounts her visits to Damascus, Jerusalem, Beirut, Antioch and Alexandretta, as well as the time she spent in the deserts of the region. Fluent in Arabic and several other languages, Bell brings to her account a level of insight beyond the reach of an average travel writer. She would later go on to play a highly influential role in the politics of the Middle East, drawing on the knowledge and personal connections she built up during these and other travels. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs taken by the author. (Summary by Kazbek) (8 hr 47 min)

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PREFACE 10:43 Gelesen von Kazbek
CHAPTER I 31:46 Gelesen von Marya James
CHAPTER II 34:30 Gelesen von Tad Davis
CHAPTER III 32:05 Gelesen von Jordan Russell
CHAPTER IV 34:51 Gelesen von Tad Davis
CHAPTER V 32:30 Gelesen von Jordan Russell
CHAPTER VI 37:52 Gelesen von Tad Davis
CHAPTER VII 37:00 Gelesen von Jordan Russell
CHAPTER VIII 40:23 Gelesen von Tad Davis
CHAPTER IX 38:49 Gelesen von Danielle Wolff
CHAPTER X 46:58 Gelesen von Melinda Cumming
CHAPTER XI 34:33 Gelesen von Jordan Russell
CHAPTER XII 44:31 Gelesen von Tad Davis
CHAPTER XIII 39:10 Gelesen von fshort
CHAPTER XIV 31:49 Gelesen von Tad Davis