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Arabia

A Journey Through The Heart of the Middle East
By Levison Wood
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Arabia by Levison Wood takes readers on a captivating journey through the Arabian Peninsula. Combining personal adventure with rich historical insights, Wood explores diverse cultures and landscapes, offering a nuanced perspective on the region's past and present. This travelogue reveals both the beauty and challenges of the vast deserts and vibrant cities that define Arabia.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the rich history, diverse cultures, and extraordinary landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. It offers an adventurous journey as the author traverses various countries from Iraq to Oman, sharing compelling stories, insights, and experiences along the way. If you enjoy travel narratives that blend history, culture, and personal encounters, this might be the perfect read for you.

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Arabia

The award-winning TV adventurer and travel writer's enthralling account of his 5,000-mile expedition around the Arabian Peninsula, from Iraq to Lebanon.

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Following in the footsteps of great explorers such as Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, Arabia is Levison Wood's account of his most complex expedition yet: circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula.

Travelling through some of the harshest and most beautiful environments on earth, he seeks to challenge our perceptions of an often misunderstood part of the world. Wood sees how the region has changed and examines the stories we don't often hear about in the media.

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Levison Wood's Arabia has been praised for its captivating storytelling and for Wood's adventurous spirit. Critics highlight his ability to convey the experience of facing danger with resilience and understated humour, solidifying his reputation as one of Britain's most cherished adventurers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473676305

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Levison Wood is an award-winning author, explorer and photographer, whose books and documentaries have won critical acclaim around the world. Levison is the author of 7 books to date, including Walking the Nile and Walking the Americas, which were both Sunday Times bestsellers, and Walking the Himalayas which was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards.

Levison's passion for adventure and discovering more about indigenous ways of life has taken him to over 100 countries. He served for several years as an Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, including an operational deployment to Afghanistan, where he fought Taliban insurgents in Helmand.

Levison is a passionate conservationist and an ambassador for the charity The Tusk Trust.

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