
Riding to the Tigris by Freya Stark
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1959. First American edition. "...most of the journey, from Lake Van on the high Turkish plateau, through the desolate and mountainous Hakkiari, and down to the river Tigris was achieved on horseback. She traveled alone except for muleteers whom providence provided, and chance companions..."
Fold-out map at back. VG/VG Attractive dust jacket, now protected in a plastic sleeve has a very narrow margin of browning and wear at edges.