Sands of Death: An Epic Tale Of Massacre And Survival In The Sahara
In December 1880 a French expedition attempted to map a route for a railway that would stretch from their colony in Algeria right across the Sahara desert to reach their territories in West Africa. 'Paris to Timbuctoo in Six Days' was the slogan. It would
Michael Asher served in the Parachute Regiment and SAS. A fluent Arab speaker, he has lived for years among the Bedouin peoples. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Previous titles:Sands of Death (HC Apr 07);Get Rommel;ShAuthor: Michael Asher
Format: Paperback, 304 pages, 165mm x 201mm, 292 g
Published: 2008, Orion Publishing Co, United Kingdom
Genre: Regional History
In December 1880 a French expedition attempted to map a route for a railway that would stretch from their colony in Algeria right across the Sahara desert to reach their territories in West Africa. 'Paris to Timbuctoo in Six Days' was the slogan. It would
Michael Asher served in the Parachute Regiment and SAS. A fluent Arab speaker, he has lived for years among the Bedouin peoples. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Previous titles:Sands of Death (HC Apr 07);Get Rommel;Sh