A portrait in her own words of the female Lawrence of Arabia.
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) was one of the first women to be made a
Commander of the British Empire. Her statesmanship paved the way
for the creation of an independent Iraq.
Georgina Howell (editor) wrote the acclaimed biographyGertrude
Bell- Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations.
[A] well-chosen selection from [the] letters and memoirs [of] one
of the most remarkable figures of the late 19th and early 20th
century . . . Bell might be regarded as the much happier, female
equivalent of T. E. Lawrence, who knew and admired her
*Washington Post*
A fascinating glimpse at [Bell's] larger-than-life personality . .
. Timely and timeless . . . The genius of this collection is
letting Bell tell her story in her own words-just as her fiercely
independent spirit would have wanted. Impossible to put down, the
book reads a bit like a travelog, part humorous wit and part
educational lecture, allowing the reader an in-depth look at the
life of a true heroine and the time period she inhabited and
conquered
*Library Journal*
An impressive anthology . . . Howell brings the 'female Lawrence of
Arabia' to life through judicious selections from Bell's massive
public writings and personal papers. . . . Bell comes across as a
compassionate, erudite quasi-diplomat worthy of great
admiration
*Kirkus Reviews*
Tantalizing . . . Fascinating . . . Bell's own words showcase . . .
a personality and intellect that glittered like the sun-drenched
Arabian sands. . . . Readers will accompany her on some of her most
daring exploits. . . . This is a nifty little volume that
illuminates a remarkable life
*Publishers Weekly*
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