The Golden Bubble: Arabian Gulf Documentary

Description:

Second impression, September 1957 (first published May 1957). In this work, Roderic Fenwick Owen (1921–2011) offers a vivid and detailed account of a year spent in the Arabian Gulf during the height of its oil boom. Owen, an experienced journalist and author, provides a unique and insightful perspective on the dramatic transformation of the region, where newfound wealth was rapidly reshaping ancient and largely traditional societies. The narrative covers Owen's experiences and observations in Kuwait, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and the Buraimi Oasis, among other locations, offering a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of rapid industrialization and age-old desert cultures. He delves into the world of hunting, falconry, and the lives of the nomadic Bedouins, capturing both the promise and the challenges of the region’s transformation. The book is considered a valuable resource for understanding the social and economic changes in the Gulf during the 1950s, before the full expansion of oil wealth altered the region irrevocably.

Condition

Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded; minor wear; in removable protective sleeve). Small bump to corner.