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Gertrude Bell was a renowned explorer and chronicler of the Middle East. In this book, she details a five month journey, spanning a period of turmoil and revolution. At times terrifying, at times exhilarating, her experiences show a fascinating and unparalleled view of a period of change in the region. - Summary by LynneT
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Preface and Note
00:58 - Chapter 2
ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR
39:24 - Chapter 3
ALEPPO TO TELL AḤMAR continued
44:20 - Chapter 4
TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH
37:12 - Chapter 5
TELL AḤMAR TO BUSEIRAH continued
40:38 - Chapter 6
BUSEIRAH TO HÎT -- The Parthian Stations of Isidorus of Charax
30:49 - Chapter 7
BUSEIRAH TO HÎT continued
39:35 - Chapter 8
HÎT TO KERBELÂ -- The Palace of Ukheiḍir
47:04 - Chapter 9
HÎT TO KERBELÂ continued
35:38 - Chapter 10
KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD
29:37 - Chapter 11
KERBELÂ TO BAGHDÂD continued
43:01 - Chapter 12
BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL -- The Ruins of Sâmarrâ
54:18 - Chapter 13
BAGHDÂD TO MÔṢUL continued
29:24 - Chapter 14
MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ
42:22 - Chapter 15
MÔṢUL TO ZÂKHÔ continued
39:13 - Chapter 16
ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR
32:09 - Chapter 17
ZÂKHÔ TO DIYÂRBEKR continued
36:30 - Chapter 18
DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA
27:25 - Chapter 19
DIYÂRBEKR TO KONIA continued
28:20