Syria: the Desert and the Sown
Gertrude Bell
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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 |