“All the earth is seamed with roads, and all the sea is furrowed with the tracks of ships, and over all the roads and all the waters a continuous stream of people passes up and down - traveling, as they say, for their pleasure. What is it, I wonder, that they go out to see?”
Quote by Gertrude Bell
Work
Safar Nameh: Persian Pictures
This book is a compilation of Persian art and imagery, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Persia. more
Author
Gertrude Bell
British writer, explorer, and archaeologist, born on July 14, 1868, and died on July 12, 1926. Gertrude Bell is renowned for her explorations and archaeological work in the Middle East, particularly her studies of Palestine and Mesopotamia. more
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