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title: "A Reed Shaken by the Wind: Travels Among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq"
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# A Reed Shaken by the Wind: Travels Among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq

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- **What is this?** A Reed Shaken by the Wind: Travels Among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq
- **How much does it cost?** € 30.50 with free shipping
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## Description

The Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq were one of the most isolated communities in the world. Few outsiders, let alone Europeans, had been permitted to travel through their homeland, a mass of tiny islands lost in a wilderness of reeds and swamps in southern Iraq. One of the few trusted outsiders was the legendary explorer, Wilfred Thesiger, who was Gavin Maxwell's guide to the intricate landscape, tribal customs and distinctive architecture of the Marsh Arabs. Thesiger's skill with a medicine chest and rifle assured them a welcome in every hamlet, and Maxwell's training as a naturalist and writer has left an invaluable record of a unique community and a vanished way of life.

Review: Eland books - A fantastic & enlightning read . Creating an understanding of a now extinct way of life
Review: Very good read - Bought this book after listening to a radio four program and very happy to have read it. It was nice to know history of Iraq and the views of an outsider at that time.

## Features

- Eland Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 541,889 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 4,243 in Travel Writing (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 81 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eland books
*by C***N on 26 November 2025*

A fantastic & enlightning read . Creating an understanding of a now extinct way of life

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good read
*by F***R on 5 September 2013*

Bought this book after listening to a radio four program and very happy to have read it. It was nice to know history of Iraq and the views of an outsider at that time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable
*by N***O on 31 May 2013*

Thoroughly enjoyed reading Maxwell's account of his travels amongst the marsh Arabs of Southern Iraq. Maxwell's description of the physical terrain, and the animals and people who inhabit it, is simply spell-binding. Very sad to think that it has all been destroyed by the likes of Saddam Hussein. Would have been truly wonderful to have enjoyed the experience that Gavin Maxwell had there at the time. As a bonus Maxwell got to travel through the marshes with the doyen of explorers Wilfred Thesiger. They formed an effective if contrasting combination and their travelling relationship provides an interesting sub-text to the overall journey. If you get the chance to read this book take it..

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