Oman, Under Arabian Skies [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Oman, Under Arabian Skies is a comeback to the literary tradition of Travel Literature. Sir Wilfred Thesiger is reborn, yet he is cruising the empty quarter on a Jeep rather than a camel. Nevertheless, it is a vivid, honest illustration of Oman from a Westerner perspective which must be read, not only by visitors, but by Omanis as well to see their country the way the world sees it. - The Beacon- Badr Al Jahwari 'Like a painting in words' --Muscat Daily

Each of the chapters narrates a different tale....... The myths and legends of Oman such as The Queen of Sheba, Sinbad the sailor and the lost City of Ubar........ But the best parts are his descriptions of life among other people and their beliefs and practices.......Fascinating are his close encounters with village folk............. Oman, Under Arabian Skies combines the utility of a travel guide with the delights of a traveller's tales. 'Oman Today' --Oman Today

Tridwip K Das - The Week -Rory Patrick Allen s book on Oman packs passionate tales of his unique experiences, some of which border on the incredible -- --The Week

Thesiger Reincarnated...in an easily read narrative, with a striking sense of humour, Rory summarises how a westerner feels when he experiences Arabia in its full potential. He experiences the true image of Oman, an image that is yet to be tarnished by Western materialism......each chapter stands on its own as an independent recording of a certain time or place - The Times of Oman. --The Times of Oman

Tridwip K Das - The Week -Rory Patrick Allen s book on Oman packs passionate tales of his unique experiences, some of which border on the incredible -- --The Week

The Sultanate of Oman is a land of oases, deserts, rolling sands, shifting dunes and mountains upon which ancient cities have been carved from stone. A land that boasts the Queen of Sheba, Sinbad the sailor and The Lost City of Ubar buried for millennia under the Arabian Sands. A country that was heralded for its wealth in Frankincense and from here the ancient Frankincense trail began. Oman is a country where the Bedouin still wander the deserts as they have since time immemorial. A mystical land where eagles soar over the mountain that is home to the Tomb of the prophet Job, a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In the mountains nearby live an ancient people whose language predates Aramaic. The age of the language remains a mystery. It is a spoken language with no written form. In these mountains one finds caves that are decorated with prehistoric art. Mines and distinctive cone like tombs dating from the Bronze Age feature all over the country. It is a country that has tales of wizardry and magic, jinns and exorcisms. Embark on a magical and mystical Arabian Odyssey to the ancient land of Oman.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.