Motoring with Mohammed: Journeys to Yemen and the Red SeaFrom the author of the acclaimed travel adventure Stranger in the Forest an exotic ten-year journey through the remote country of Yemen. A rich tape stry of ancient customs, contemporary politics, and dazzling landscapes is described in this compelling search for buried meaning in distant places. |
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The Joys of Yachting | 1 |
Le Grand Piquenique | 17 |
A Palace for Mr Buona Notte | 36 |
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