The Clouds (1912)

The Clouds is a novel written by Charles M. Doughty and first published in 1912. The book is set in the Arabian desert and follows the journey of a young Englishman, Richard M. Fenwick, as he travels through the vast and desolate landscape. Fenwick is on a quest to find the lost city of the Lakhmids, an ancient Arab tribe, and along the way he encounters a variety of characters, including nomads, merchants, and warriors. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Arabian desert, as well as its exploration of themes such as colonialism, cultural identity, and the clash between East and West. The Clouds is considered a classic of early 20th century English literature and remains popular among readers interested in travel writing, adventure stories, and historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.