A Woman in Arabia

[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 *

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 biography Gertrude Bell - Queen of the Desert, Shaper of Nations.

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