Michael Dirda
For years, I meant to read 'Arabian Sands', Wilfred Thesiger's account of two punishing camel journeys during the late 1940s across Southern Arabia's Empty Quarter. Now that I have, I can sheepishly join the chorus of those who revere the book as one of the half dozen greatest works of modern English travel writing.
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I like the idea of putting your Christmas wish list up...Every time I step onto an airplane, I turn to the right...We are all here on earth to help others...The best of healers is good cheer...Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side...You're on earth. There's no cure for that...
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