Sands of Death

An Epic Tale Of Massacre And Survival In The Sahara

Michael Asher

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English

Gollancz
01 May 2008

History; Asian history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Indigenous peoples; Battles & campaigns; Railway technology, engineering & trades

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

By: Michael Asher
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 292g
ISBN: 9780753823583
ISBN 10: 0753823586
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.