Historian Saul Kelly tells the true story behind "The English Patient, " detailing the exploits of the Zerzura Club, a band of desert adventurers who, during the Second World War, indulged in desert travel by early-model motor cars and airplanes and searched for lost desert oases and ancient cities of vanished civilizations. 36 photos. Maps.
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Historian Saul Kelly tells the true story behind "The English Patient, " detailing the exploits of the Zerzura Club, a band of desert adventurers who, during the Second World War, indulged in desert travel by early-model motor cars and airplanes and searched for lost desert oases and ancient cities of vanished civilizations. 36 photos. Maps.
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Used book in very good and clean conditions. Minor cosmetic defects may be present. Pages and cover intact. May include library marks notes marks and highlighting. Fast Shipping.
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As New in As New jacket. Book. 9 1/4 h x 6 1/4w. A real nice clean unmarked 320 page first American edition hardcover with "1" low in number line. Has a nice photo section. From dust jacket flap: The Lost Oasis tells the true story behind The English Patient. An extraordinary episode in World War II, it describes the Zerzura Club, a group of desert explorers and adventurers who indulged in desert travel by early-model-motor cars and airplanes, and who searched for lost desert oases and ancient cities of vanished civilizations. In reality, they were mapping the desert for military reasons and espionage. The club's members came from countries that soon would be enemies: England and the Allied Forces v. Italy and Germany.
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1st edn 1st printing signed and inscribed by author on title page. 8vo. Original gilt lettered cream cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. xiii + 302, illus with b&w plates and maps (no other inscriptions).
