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<p><strong>CROSSING THE EMPTY QUARTER FROM OMAN TO QATAR WITH BERTRAM THOMAS IN THIS EPIC 1930 ADVENTURE</strong></p><p>In <strong>1930 British explorer Bertram Thomas set out from Oman to be the first non-Arab to traverse the formidable Rub Al Khali </strong>- Arabia's vast and unrelenting Empty Quarter. Against all odds he succeeded.</p><p>Modern readers can venture with Thomas into uncharted territory to uncover:</p><ul><li>The gripping <strong>true story of Thomas's grueling 1500 mile quest</strong> and the winding road to make history.</li><li>Fascinating <strong>insights into desert culture</strong> from a Westerner immersed in the Arabian way of life.</li><li><strong>Vivid descriptions of oasis towns </strong>and sweeping sand dunes captured in rare archival photos and illustrations.</li><li>Thomas' key role in the romantic legend of <strong>finding Arabia's 'Atlantis of the Sands.'</strong></li><li><strong>Modern Photography</strong> of Dhofar in Oman and other stops on Thomas' journey <strong>adds understanding of the journey.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Cross the Rub Al Khali through Thomas's eyes</strong>. With crucial context on this British trailblazer and his impact rediscover the timeless allure of Arabia's empty quarter.</p><p>This is a fascinating account of a groundbreaking expedition from Oman through the Empty Quarter to Qatar and ideal for anyone interested in Arabia and its people - order today before the price changes.</p>