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A Reed Shaken By The Wind
A Reed Shaken By The Wind
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One of the few trusted outsiders was the legendary explorer, Wilfred Thesiger, who was Gavin Maxwell's guide to the intricate landscape, tribal customs and distinctive architecture of the Marsh Arabs. Thesiger's skill with a medicine chest and rifle assured them a welcome in every hamlet, and Maxwell's training as a naturalist and writer has left an invaluable record of a unique community and a vanished way of life.
'...prose close to poetry...' - New York Times
'an almost perfect book of travel' - The New Yorker
'we can only be grateful that... Maxwell recorded, while it lasted, a world whose existence would otherwise be impossible to imagine' - Times Literary Supplement
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Captivating exploration of Marsh Arabs' vanished culture.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by hidden communities and untouched landscapes, this book is a must-read. Maxwell's vivid descriptions and Thesiger's adventurous spirit bring the Marsh Arabs' unique way of life to life, making you appreciate the fragile beauty of cultures on the brink of disappearance.