Step into the legend of “Lawrence of Arabia” with this first American printing (March 1927) of Revolt in the Desert, T.E. Lawrence’s abridged and widely celebrated edition of his epic Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Published by George H. Doran Company, this edition was intended for a broader readership and quickly became a bestseller, cementing Lawrence’s myth as both soldier and storyteller.
Bound in its original rust-red cloth with striking black stamped titles and Bedouin headpiece, this volume carries the aura of desert campaigns, shifting alliances, and the birth of modern Middle Eastern history. Unlike the limited “Subscriber’s Edition” of Seven Pillars, this book made Lawrence’s firsthand account of the Arab Revolt accessible to the public, spreading his legend worldwide.
•Publisher: George H. Doran Company, New York
•Date: 1927 (First American Printing)
•Pages: Complete, clean text
•Condition: Solid binding; expected shelf wear with light edge rubbing, still handsome and highly presentable
An indispensable volume for collectors of military history, Lawrence of Arabia enthusiasts, or those fascinated by early 20th-century geopolitics. This first American edition remains a cornerstone piece for any serious rare book library.