Usborne True Stories - Desert adventures

An exotic collection of true stories of danger, adventure and survival amongst the sand and heat of the deserts. Contains the truelife stories of danger, survival and cunning including explorers in the Gobi Desert and the exciting story of Lawrence of Arabia. Stories are illustrated with maps, illustrations and a glossary of desert words. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction. Only the toughest creatures can survive in these most arid, inhospitable areas of the world and the people in this collection of amazing stories are no exception. Full of brave, desperate and foolhardy attempts to conquer the most desolate place on Earth, these stories are bound to amaze and inspire.