TRAVELS IN ARABIA

<p><strong>Discover Oman in this groundbreaking travelogue from the early 19th century</strong>.</p><p></p><p>In 1835 long before the world knew its secrets the Arabian Peninsula was a land of myth and mystery. Lieutenant James Raymond Wellsted of the Indian Navy embarked on a journey into its unmapped heart <strong>becoming a trailblazing Westerner penetrating the interior of Oman</strong> and describing it in detail..</p><p>This landmark edition of his timeless travelogue pairs Wellsted's original chronicle with modern photography bringing his extraordinary expedition to life for a new generation.</p><p><strong>Inside James takes you</strong></p><ul><li><strong>into the territory of the formidable Bani bu Ali tribe</strong> just 15 years after their fierce clashes with the British Empire.</li><li><strong>on a daring perilous and perahps foolhardy attempt</strong> to reach the remote capital of the Al Saud family - a journey no European had ever completed.</li><li><strong>into the daily life of Oman's hospitable people</strong> with a clear candid narrative by a sympathetic knowledgeable explorer with over 13 years in the region.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Past and present</strong> are juxtaposed in this book with illustrations and modern location-specific photography that puts you right at the scene.</p><p><strong>The culture landscape and people</strong> of a lost Arabia are discovered through the eyes of a true pioneer.</p><p>All the original text has been retyped for clarity - and an introduction helps set the scene. </p><p></p>