The Desert and the Sown

Current events in the Middle East have revived interest in the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Gertrude Bell, "the female Lawrence of Arabia." A skilled archeologist, historian, and linguist, Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her Eastern travels. This intriguing narrative ¿ accompanied by 160 photos ¿ traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.