One day not long after Allenby had captured Jerusalem, I happened to be in front of a bazaar stall on Christian Street, remonstrating with a fat old Turkish shopkeeper who was attempting to relieve me of twenty piasters for a handful of dates. My attention was suddenly drawn to a group of Arabs walking in the direction of the Damascus Gate. The fact that they were Arabs was not what caused me to drop my tirade against the high cost of dates, for Palestine, as all men know, is inhabited by ...

"Lawrence in Arabia" by Lowell Thomas is a captivating biography that explores the life of T.E. Lawrence, a British archaeologist, military officer, and writer. The book delves into Lawrence's experiences during World War I, particularly his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Thomas, who met Lawrence and documented his adventures, provides a vivid portrayal of the man behind the legend. Through rich storytelling and detailed accounts, readers gain insight into Lawrence's c...

In 1949, renowned travel writer Lowell Thomas, Jr., along with his father, the American writer and broadcaster best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous, was invited by the Tibetan government to make a film there, in the hope that their reports would help persuade the U.S. government to defend Tibet against the Chinese. The trip lasted 400 days, and the father-and-son team were the last Westerners to reach Lhasa before the Chinese invasion and occupation.The trek garn...

This vintage book contains the fascinating and insightful story of a Frenchman called Louis Romanet who lived with a tribe of Eskimos in the Arctic for many years. It is a dramatic true story of friendship and a deeply emotional brotherly tie between two men, Kabluk, the white man, and Akpek, the Eskimo chief. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Eskimo culture, and it would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "In Every Latitude the...

Old Gimlet Eye is the autobiography of early U.S. Marine Corp legend Smedley Butler who, at the time of his death in 1940, was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. Butler joined the Corps at age 16 and took part in critical military actions in Cuba, the Philippines, China, Central America, Mexico and France.A veteran of both the Spanish-American War and World War I, Butler’s candid narrative (assisted in the writing by author Lowell Thomas) offers unique insight into...

Herein are the facts of the story of T.E. Lawrence and his adventures and achievement in Arabia, collated by Lowell Thomas (April 6, 1892 – August 29, 1981) and his cameraman Harry Chase who travelled with T E Lawrence during 1917 and 1918.In Thomas’ own words: “To do this I must turn back the pages of time to the days when, accompanied by my photographic colleague, Mr. Harry A. Chase, and two other assistants, I left America to gather information and secure a pictorial record of t...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This second volume in the series follows the adventures of people who encounter an ancient tribal sacred ring, once belonging to a tribe of headhunters in the high Andes of northern South America. In this book, a second ancient ring with a white stone appears. The two rings--one black with an evil influence and one white with a good influence--symbolize the freewill choices between good and evil. When possessed together, their influences offset each other. However, when separated, those wh...

With Lawrence in Arabia by Lowell Thomas is a fascinating account of one of the most enigmatic and celebrated figures of World War I, T.E. Lawrence, famously known as "Lawrence of Arabia." This gripping narrative captures the young British captain's daring exploits as he dons Arab robes and leads an unconventional Arab army across the unforgiving desert to seize the strategic port of Akaba. Along the way, Lawrence's character unfolds as a brilliant yet conflicted leader, whose humanity is ...

Young Cincinnati area private eye Ben Davis made a promise to an old lady to find her sons killers. This seemed only right, but at this moment he had nothing. Nothing about this case was clear. He knew the what and the where, but he did not have a clue as to the more important who or why. A boy was dead and he needed answers… ----Jake jumped from the bed, sweat pouring from his face had soaked the dirty pillow. The same dreams over and over, but tonight he'd added a new one. He didn't mind...

It was on a flying field in Central Europe that I first saw the "Sea Devil." We were on our way from London to Moscow by air, and had come as far as Stuttgart with stops at Paris and Basle. While waiting for the mechanics to tune up the big Fokker monoplane in which we were to cover the next stage to Berlin, we lunched in the little tea room on the edge of the flying field, kept by the widow of a German pilot killed in the war. Suddenly, through an open window, from off to the east in the ...

The author wrote his memoirs, So Far . . . So Good . . . The Other Lowell Thomas Story in 2000 and had them published. This book is a sequel to that one. It is not intended to be marketed. However, should anyone care to purchase a copy, the offer would not be refused. This book is intended to be primarily for family use and distributed to close friends.