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FALCONRY as Experienced on THE ARABIAN GULF

FALCONRY as Experienced on THE ARABIAN GULF   “The desert nomad clearly flew his falcons because he wanted to hunt and eat; he did not go hunting because he wanted to see his falcons fly.” — Mark Allen     … Continue reading

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Diving for “White Gold” in the Arabian Gulf

Diving for “White Gold” in the Arabian Gulf  In the “Dubai” chapter of my book 7 ½ Places of Wonder, I touched on the region’s ancient pearling industry—for centuries an economic lifeline for those who eked out a living on the … Continue reading

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