Quest for Sheba : [in the footsteps of the Arabian queen

Published in the year 2005, Quest for Sheba is a valuable contribution to the field of Middle Eastern Studies. Cover QUEST FOR SHEBA Title Page Copyright Page Preface Table of Contents I. THE ROAD TO ADEN II. FORBIDDEN PLACES III. MUKALLA-THE GATEWAY OF THE SOUTH IV. THE CARAVAN SETS OUT V. LITTLE BLUE MEN VI. THE DESERT OF STONE VII. STARLIGHT VIII. THE FURY OF THE HEAVENS--OUR CARAVAN IS WASHED DOWN FROM THE DJOL IX. DU'AN-THE FORGOTTEN VALLEY X. AN INCIDENT IN THE HAREM XI. THE CARAVAN HASTENS FROM SIF XII. WONDER CITY OF THE EAST XIII. I TALK TO PHILBY AND LEAVE FOR THE GOAL OF MY AMBITION XIV. DESERTION XV. SHEBA AND SOLOMON XVI. THE FIRST MENELIK-AND THE LAST XVII. THE INCENSE-CARRIERS AND THE WADI HADHRAMAUT XVIII. HENAN AFFAIRS AND THE RETURN TO SHIBAM XIX. AN UNKNOWN DESERT EDEN XX. RACING THE RAINS, WE MEET THE FLOOD XXI. THE SAFETY OF THE SEA XXII. REFLECTIONS ON SLAVES, THE SLAVE TRADE, AND ARABIAN POLITICS APPENDIX INDEX Norman Pearn, a young Cornishman, risked his life to visit Hadhramut, a previously unexplored corner of Arabia. His remarkable travel commentary not only adds an important contribution to the romantic story of Arabia, but also gives a personal record of fascinating experiences and adventures. Norman Stone Pearn And Vincent [i.e. Vernon] Barlow. Pearn Was Responsible For The Exploration And Barlow For The Research And Writing Of The Text. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.