Syria: the Desert and the Sown
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)
Genre(s): Modern (20th C), Exploration
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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| Play 00 | PREFACE | Kazbek |
00:10:43 |
| Play 01 | CHAPTER I | Marya James |
00:31:46 |
| Play 02 | CHAPTER II | Tad Davis |
00:34:30 |
| Play 03 | CHAPTER III | Jordan Russell |
00:32:05 |
| Play 04 | CHAPTER IV | Tad Davis |
00:34:51 |
| Play 05 | CHAPTER V | Jordan Russell |
00:32:30 |
| Play 06 | CHAPTER VI | Tad Davis |
00:37:52 |
| Play 07 | CHAPTER VII | Jordan Russell |
00:37:00 |
| Play 08 | CHAPTER VIII | Tad Davis |
00:40:23 |
| Play 09 | CHAPTER IX | Danielle Wolff |
00:38:49 |
| Play 10 | CHAPTER X | Melinda Cumming |
00:46:58 |
| Play 11 | CHAPTER XI | Jordan Russell |
00:34:33 |
| Play 12 | CHAPTER XII | Tad Davis |
00:44:31 |
| Play 13 | CHAPTER XIII | fshort |
00:39:10 |
| Play 14 | CHAPTER XIV | Tad Davis |
00:31:49 |