In Search of Sheba

Name: In Search of Sheba
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SKU: 9781399811040
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A John Murray Journey

By Barbara Toy

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In Search of Sheba by Barbara Toy is a captivating travel narrative where the author embarks on a daring journey across the Arabian Peninsula. Driven by a fascination with the legendary Queen of Sheba, Toy ventures into uncharted territories in search of historical insights and cultural encounters. Her travels provide a vivid exploration of both the landscape and the diverse communities she meets along the way, all woven into a rich adventure.
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In Search of Sheba

An epic journey by solo traveller Barbara Toy through desert, mountains, and equatorial jungle from Libya to Ethiopia.

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Introduced by Lois Pryce, author of Lois on the Loose, Red Tape & White Knuckles, and Revolutionary Ride.

In 1959, Barbara Toy, famous for her solo overland travels in North Africa and Arabia, set out in her trademark Land Rover to drive from Libya to Ethiopia.

Alone, she crossed the Sahara Desert and the equatorial forests of the Congo before ascending the highlands of Haile Selassie's empire. Her Ethiopian travels took her from modern Addis Ababa to the ancient ruins of Aksum, through bandit-ridden countryside to the summit of Mount Wehni—where male heirs to the emperor were traditionally imprisoned for life—on a quest to explore the legend of the Queen of Sheba.

Full of good humour and grit, In Search of Sheba chronicles a remarkable feat of endurance and adventure by one of the twentieth century's greatest travellers.

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In Search of Sheba by Barbara Toy captivates readers with its timeless travel narratives. Her vivid descriptions and adventurous spirit make the book as engaging today as it was when first published, offering a gripping read for fans of travel and adventure literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399811040

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 320

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African History Barbara Toy Biography & Memoir History & Military Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Barbara Alex Toy (1908-2001) was born in Australia and moved to England in 1935, working in theatre and film. In 1950, after a bet, she embarked on her first solo expedition, driving a Land Rover (which she named Pollyanna) from Tangier to Baghdad, which launched her career as a travel writer and overlanding pioneer. A Royal Geographical Society Fellow, she completed her second circumnavigation of the world at the age of 81.