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xGertrude Lowthian Bell was a British writer, poet, archaeologist, traveler, political analyst, spy and diplomat who played a political role in the Arab countries . She was given many titles, including “The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq,” “Queen of the Desert,” and “Khatun.”
On December 16, 1913, the journey set off from Damascus to Hail with a caravan of 17 camels loaded with supplies. Despite the warnings of the Bedouins, Gertrude did not inform the Ottoman and British authorities about her journey for fear that it would be prevented.
According to the translator's introduction, her diaries are an important source of the history of the Arabian Peninsula, in addition to what they include in terms of mentioning historical events in the region. The book is accompanied by a number of photographs dating back to the beginning of the last century.
The book is very valuable for those interested in the history of the region at the end of Ottoman rule.
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