Camels in the Sky: Travels in Arabia

by Mr. P.J. Mathew and V. Muzafer Ahamed

A unique tour of the largest sand desert in the world. The name Rub 'ul Khali (Empty Quarter) belies the immense diversity and life it harbours, says the author who lived and toured the Arabian deserts for over thirteen years as a journalist. A compulsive traveler since his student days, Ahamed describes in lyrical prose the history, pre-history, archaeology, legends, folklore and travails of the emigre Asian work force that tames the harsh desert...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199489424
• ISBN13: 9780199489428
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"