Amurath to Amurath: A Journey along the Banks of the Euphrates

Gertrude Bell the well-known explorer and archaeologist began her extensive travels in the Near East in 1892. In her trips, she surveyed and photographed the areas which she visited and investigated archaeological sites. Due to her extensive knowledge of the area, she became a target for recruitment by British Intelligence. Amurath to Amurath is an account of some of her travels in the Middle East.