Wilfred Thesiger : the life of the great explorer
Maitland, Alexander2006
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Wilfred Thesiger, the last of the great gentlemen explorers, became a legend in his own lifetime. This biography investigates his parents and family influences; his wartime experiences and the ethos of conflict; his development as a photographer; his friendships with the Arabs and Africans, amongst whom he lived; and his sexuality.
Main title:
Wilfred Thesiger : the life of the great explorer / Alexander Maitland.
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Imprint:
London : HarperPress, 2006.
Collation:
xv, 528 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-510) and index.
ISBN:
9780002556088 (hbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
811546
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