Sultan in Oman

Jan Morris

An account of the first crossing of the Omani desert by motorcar, as Jan Morris accompanied the Sultan on his royal progress, with the winds of change - oil and revolution - in the background.

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Beschrijving Sultan in Oman

An account of the first crossing of the Omani desert by motorcar, as Jan Morris accompanied the Sultan on his royal progress, with the winds of change - oil and revolution - in the background.

ISBN: 9781906011178
Pagina's: 171
Verschenen: 25-07-2008
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Eland Publishing Ltd

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