--- product_id: 16932434 title: "A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert (Penguin Classics)" brand: "gertrude bellgeorgina howell" price: "VT8578" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16932434-a-woman-in-arabia-the-writings-of-the-queen-desert store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert (Penguin Classics) **Brand:** gertrude bellgeorgina howell **Price:** VT8578 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert (Penguin Classics) by gertrude bellgeorgina howell - **How much does it cost?** VT8578 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16932434-a-woman-in-arabia-the-writings-of-the-queen-desert) ## Best For - gertrude bellgeorgina howell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gertrude bellgeorgina howell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert (Penguin Classics) ## Images ![A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71I9RdRpX+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent way to learn more about Gertrude Bell after seeing the film (Queen of the Dessert) *by L***H on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019* After watching the film about Gertrude Bell (Queen of the Desert with Nicole Kidman), about this woman we’d never even heard of, I searched for more info about her to fill in the gaps of her story the film couldn’t possibly include. I landed on this book (and there are a few) and couldn’t be more pleased. The Chronology of her life’s experiences are super handy to read prior to reading her diary entries which follow. Wow, is all we could say. What a woman! What a story! Fascinating to learn something new about how the British got their sticky hands on the Middle East and how Ms. Bell influenced the boundaries that define the area to this day. After finishing it, we decided to re-watch the film, and got a whole new understanding of what was going on in this beautifully made film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and accurate *by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019* This is a very well written and informative document, of its type. I read, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom (T.E. Lawrence) before GB, I think that is the correct order, puts GB in a finer and broader perspective. I recommend both books... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Gertrude Bell was an EXTAORDINARY woman *by C***M on Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015* I have read the diary of Gertrude Bell. I haven't found it in the U.S. But read a friend's in England. This book comments on excerpts of that diary but not in chronilogical order. Instead, the author organized Bell's life into sections and discussed the different details of each within the context of that portion of her diary. Gertrude Bell was an EXTRAORINARY woman. She lived a life that many men would be fearful of living. especially at the time of pre-World War I in the Middle Eastern desert. Her contributions, in my mind, are controversial. Yet, knowing this history will help the reader get a peep into how the British affected the current borders and problems in today's Midddle East. And, one more comment. It was Gertrude Bell who was responsible for taking on the responsibility of setting into motion the establishment of the Iraqi Museum of Antiqities which was looted after the fall of Baghdad. She was more or less the curator and worked there until her last day. I have always thought of her as a woman I would have liked to have known. She wrote several books about the region, mapped it out, spoke Arabic fluently, worked with and for the British government before, during and after World War I, held her own with very powerful men, both British and Arabic, was highly respected, and loved living among the people of the Middle East. I recommend this book and others about her and by her. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16932434-a-woman-in-arabia-the-writings-of-the-queen-desert](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/16932434-a-woman-in-arabia-the-writings-of-the-queen-desert) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*