Thesiger of Arabia (and Elsewhere) Dies

Legendary explorer Wilfred Thesiger died in England Sunday at the ripe old age of 93. Check out this Daily Telegraph obit for an account of a remarkable, productive, thick-skinned and cranky man.

Comments

[Jean Bart]

Oh shit. I love his books. That's really fucking sad.

[Cholent Chive]

Anyone know if he was related to Ernest Thesiger, whom he probably would have loathed?

[nm156]

Having seen the Empty Quarter first hand I am in awe not only of the people who endure there, but of any person who voluntarily sets off into the sands.