Seven Pillars of Wisdom 1935

1935. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766139905. Volume 2 of 2. Includes Chapters LXIII to CXXII. The seven pillars of wisdom are first mentioned in the Bible, in the Book of Proverbs. This volume presents the Arab Revolt and is a personal narrative pieced from the memories the author gained while with the Arabs as they fought. Contents: foundations of the Arab revolt; my first visit to Arabia; Feisal's first extension northward; concentrating against the Medina Railway; expedition against Akaba; exploiting the new base; failure of the bridges; a winter campaign; orthodoxy arrives; maneuvering for a final stroke; liberation of Damascus. Handsomely illustrated.