Syria: the Desert and the Sown


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Gertrude Bell's Syria: The Desert and the Sown describes her travels in the Levant (also called Greater Syria) during the first years of the 20th century. In this vivid and painstakingly documented narrative, Bell recounts her visits to Damascus, Jerusalem, Beirut, Antioch and Alexandretta, as well as the time she spent in the deserts of the region. Fluent in Arabic and several other languages, Bell brings to her account a level of insight beyond the reach of an average travel writer. She would later go on to play a highly influential role in the politics of the Middle East, drawing on the knowledge and personal connections she built up during these and other travels. The text is accompanied by numerous photographs taken by the author. (Summary by Kazbek) (8 hr 47 min)

Chapters

PREFACE 10:43 Read by Kazbek
CHAPTER I 31:46 Read by Marya James
CHAPTER II 34:30 Read by Tad Davis
CHAPTER III 32:05 Read by Jordan Russell
CHAPTER IV 34:51 Read by Tad Davis
CHAPTER V 32:30 Read by Jordan Russell
CHAPTER VI 37:52 Read by Tad Davis
CHAPTER VII 37:00 Read by Jordan Russell
CHAPTER VIII 40:23 Read by Tad Davis
CHAPTER IX 38:49 Read by Danielle Wolff
CHAPTER X 46:58 Read by Melinda Cumming
CHAPTER XI 34:33 Read by Jordan Russell
CHAPTER XII 44:31 Read by Tad Davis
CHAPTER XIII 39:10 Read by fshort
CHAPTER XIV 31:49 Read by Tad Davis