the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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Charles M. Doughty : Travels in Arabia Deserta

'Up at 7. Most of the day reading Doughty and trying with Gertrude Bell to settle route after Buraida.[...] Continued to glean for a Najd glossary from Doughty's Index till nearly midnight.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Ronald Storrs      Print: Book

Charles M. Doughty : Travels in Arabia Deserta

'Came to Damascus and read "Arabia Deserta" all the way. Still autumn in the Beqa', leaves brown and gold, gold and green on the poplars.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Gertrude Bell      Print: Book

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