Wilfred thesiger - Life of the great explore

Wilfred Thesiger, the great explorer-adventurer and author of ''Arabian Sands'' and ''The Marsh Arabs'', and one work of autobiography ''The Life of my Choice'', became a legend in his own lifetime, but his character and motivations have remained an intriguing enigma. In this authorised biography - written with Thesiger''s support before he died in 2003 and with unique access to the rich Thesiger archive - Alexander Maitland investigates this fascinating figure''s family influences, his wartime experiences, his philosophy as a hunter and conservationist, his writing and photography, his friendships with Arabs and Africans amongst whom he lived, and his now-acknowledged homosexuality.

About the author

Born in Scotland in 1940, Alexander Maitland studied at the Glasgow School of Architecture and School of Art. He later worked intermittently for architectural practices in London and Edinburgh while continuing to write and paint. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has contributed to newspapers, magazines, radio and television programmes. Alexander Maitland now lives mainly in London. He is married, with three children.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Maitland, Maitland Alexander
• Publisher: Harper Perennial UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.02.2007
• EAN: 9780006384076
• ISBN: 978-0-00-638407-6
• No. of pages: 544
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 197 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Biography: historical, political & military, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, Geographical discovery & exploration, Geographical discovery and exploration, Biography: adventurers and explorers, Life;Experience;Discovery;New;Land;Contry;Area