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Footsteps of Thesiger

Hayes Adrian

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Description:Famed British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger spent five years between 1946 and 1950 living with the Bedouin of Southern Arabia and crossing the legendary Rub al-Khali, or Empty Quarter, of the Arabian Desert. Sixty-five years after his first crossing, Adrian Hayes attempted to retrace Thesiger's footsteps with his own crossing of the desert by camel and foot over forty-four days, similarly accompanied by two Bedouin companions and a number of other travellers. With an absorbing narrative and captivating photographs of the terrain and people who still inhabit this harsh land, Footsteps of Thesiger inspires a spirit of adventure and an interest in the region's heritage. Key Features ? Chronicles this expedition in addition to the documentary of the same name, that was released in May 2012. ? Stunning photography that truly captures the victories and trials during the expedition and also the beautiful landscape that they travelled through. ? Not only about the expedition of endurance but also a modernday interpretation of history as well as about the journey of the mind. About the Author Adrian Hayes is a British, UAE-based, polar explorer and adventurer, keynote speaker and business coach. After a two-year posting in Oman, he left the Army to pursue an MBA at the University of Nottingham, UK, before entering the business world. Having studied personal development since his MBA, he set up his own company in 2007 as a professional adventurer, speaker and business coach, delivering keynotes, team development and leadership seminars worldwide. He is also an ambassador and speaker on economic, social and environmental sustainability. In his free time, Arabic- and Nepalese-speaking Hayes competes in Ironman triathlons, rock climbs and occasionally still sings and plays guitar in a rock band. A father of two, he currently resides in Dubai. 230 photographsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Footsteps of Thesiger. To get started finding Footsteps of Thesiger, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 264

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Motivate

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1860633412

Description: Famed British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger spent five years between 1946 and 1950 living with the Bedouin of Southern Arabia and crossing the legendary Rub al-Khali, or Empty Quarter, of the Arabian Desert. Sixty-five years after his first crossing, Adrian Hayes attempted to retrace Thesiger's footsteps with his own crossing of the desert by camel and foot over forty-four days, similarly accompanied by two Bedouin companions and a number of other travellers. With an absorbing narrative and captivating photographs of the terrain and people who still inhabit this harsh land, Footsteps of Thesiger inspires a spirit of adventure and an interest in the region's heritage. Key Features ? Chronicles this expedition in addition to the documentary of the same name, that was released in May 2012. ? Stunning photography that truly captures the victories and trials during the expedition and also the beautiful landscape that they travelled through. ? Not only about the expedition of endurance but also a modernday interpretation of history as well as about the journey of the mind. About the Author Adrian Hayes is a British, UAE-based, polar explorer and adventurer, keynote speaker and business coach. After a two-year posting in Oman, he left the Army to pursue an MBA at the University of Nottingham, UK, before entering the business world. Having studied personal development since his MBA, he set up his own company in 2007 as a professional adventurer, speaker and business coach, delivering keynotes, team development and leadership seminars worldwide. He is also an ambassador and speaker on economic, social and environmental sustainability. In his free time, Arabic- and Nepalese-speaking Hayes competes in Ironman triathlons, rock climbs and occasionally still sings and plays guitar in a rock band. A father of two, he currently resides in Dubai. 230 photographsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Footsteps of Thesiger. To get started finding Footsteps of Thesiger, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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