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Desert Queen : The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser...

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ISBN
9780385495752
Book Title
Desert Queen : The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
1999
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Janet Wallach
Genre
Travel, Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
Women, Asia / General, Essays & Travelogues, Political, Middle East / General
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
464 Pages
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385495757
ISBN-13
9780385495752
eBay Product ID (ePID)
149584

Product Key Features

Book Title
Desert Queen : The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Women, Asia / General, Essays & Travelogues, Political, Middle East / General
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Janet Wallach
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-024297
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
956/.02/092 B
Synopsis
In this masterful biography, Wallach shows readers the woman behind Desert Queen Gertrude Bell (1968-1926)--adventurer and ally to Lawrence of Arabia--a woman whose passion and defiant independence were at odds with the confined and custom-bound England she left behind. of photos.
LC Classification Number
DS61.7.B37W35 1999

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  • by bayavparts
    Jul 11, 2017

    Was a good purchase

    I think it will be an interesting book on a fascinating subject. All I have to do now is read it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by hwih_us_doilayeksy
    May 08, 2019

    Desert Queen

    The book describes the remarkable life and times of Gertrude Bell. It is exactly what was offered.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: coasbooks

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    Aug 22, 2017

    The Queen

    Very interesting story and her courage during that era...good read.

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    Dec 10, 2019

    great book, what courage

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