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Three Deserts


C. S. Jarvis


John Murray 1951

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Fascinating and lively account of the three deserts of Egypt, written by the colonial administrator and governor of Sinai for 13 years, from 1918 to the 1930s, C. S. Jarvis. Describing life in the desert, its Bedouin inhabitants and the peculiarities of british rule there. With 6 b/w sketches by Frank Lee and a decorative map. Boards slightly bowed. Toning to Dust jacket with slight bumping and tiny chips to edges. Foxing to page edges. Contents otherwise clean and sound. Good.

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