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.
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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.
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Very Good. Book Octavo, softcover, near fine in beige and white pictorial wraps. 419 pp. Illustrated with black and white pictures and maps. Gertrude Bell (1868-1925) turned her back on the world of privileged Victorians to exploe, map and excavate the world of the Arabs. She was recruited by the British intelligence in WW! and won the loyalty of the Arab leaders, going on to play an important role in creating the modern Midlle East.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear; 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.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Trade Paperback in Good+ Condition. Gently used book that is clean and unmarked, with slight wear to extremities, solid and square, pages clean, lightly toned. The life of one of the greatest British women of the 19th century, Gertrude Bell, 1868-1926. Ms Bell eschewed the life of a Victorian woman in the England of the time and went to explore, map and excavate the world of the Arabs. She was recruited by British Intelligence during World War I, gained the loyalty of Arab leaders, and provided highly important information to British Intelligence. She was contemporary with Lawrence of Arabia and provided "--brains to match Lawrence's brawn". After the war, she played a major role in creating the modern Middle East and was considered the most powerful woman in the British Empire. And Wallach shows the woman behind her achievements. 419 pages with Epilogue, End Notes, Bibliography and Index. 9.25 x 6.2 inches. 1999, Anchor Books/Doubleday, USA.