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These Abu Dhabi books are a great way to get a feel for the history of Abu Dhabi - brought alive by stunning photographyAbu Dhabi books are a great way to glimpse into Abu Dhabi culture and history.
Before the Oil - Susan HillyardBefore the Oil - by Susan Hillyard A Personal Memoir 1954 - 1958Read the diaries of the first European woman to live in Abu Dhabi at the time oil was discovered. Step back in time and consider what it was like in the World's richest city - in the time Before Oil. Living through the summer without air-conditioners and with young children at that! I'm proud to say that I know the author of this book! ISBN 1-901214-02-8 In the Heart of the Desert
In the heart of the desert is the biography of Mike Morton written by his son.It describes an extraordinary world and a rich parade of characters: autonomous sheikhs and their fiercely independent tribes, nomadic Bedouins, colourful ex-patriots and a group of intrepid geologists driven by an oil company’s search for oil. Mike struck a distinctive figure and, being red-haired and with a sometimes fiery temper, the Bedouin called him Shaib al-Ahmar, the “Angry Red Man”. The author presents a detailed and thoroughly researched account of his father’s life which culminates in the story of his own journey to southern Arabia and a poignant meeting of the present with the past.
From Rags to RichesThis book is a fascinating insight into the life of an Arab born into a community without medical care or proper schooling - yet within fifty years the same Emirate boasts the richest City in the World. I was lucky enough to hear Mr. Mohammed Al-Fahim speak a few years ago.Now & then Abu Dhabi
Excellent photography throughout. In just over fifty years Abu Dhabi has been propelled from Bedouin camel farming to life in the 21st century. The United Arab Emirates and Oman - Two pearls of Arabia
A glimpse into the past. The quality of photographs draw you in and engaging narration leave you eager to read more about this fascinating part of the world.
This book is an absolute treasure. Fabulous old photographs showing the period between 1900 and 1962. A compilation from all known photographs during that period.
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