Description: Philby was sent by the British government on a mission to Riyadh in 1917, tasked with gaining Ibn Saud's help against Arabian allies of the Turks. Travelling from the Persian Gulf he stayed for 10 days, so beginning a lifelong relationship with and admiration for the House of Saud. Taking an instant liking to Ibn Saud, Philby came to regard him as a potential post-war leader of the Arab World, a view that conflicted with the British Government’s support of the Hashemite Shreif of Mecca. Chapters III and VII describe his time in the city and his meetings with Ibn Saud and other members of the ruling family. Continuing across the Empty Quarter he became only the second European to cross it, after Bertram Thomas.Pages: (Vol 1) 386 (Vol 2) 354. Bound in green cloth covered hard boards, gilt lettering and gilt rules to spine. Illustrated with 48 plates and a plan of Riyadh, 2 folding maps in back of vol. II. 8vo. Small ownership sticker on the ffep. Boards have scattered tiny air bubbles. A bright copy with some toning to flyleaves; edges a bit foxed. First US Edition.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Kuwait City
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: H. St. J B. Philby
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Topic: Arabia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
