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Tahir Shah shares with the Sufi classical master, Saadi, the extraordinary ability to write two different books simultaneously and present them under one cover. The first book is the account of his travels in Ethiopia. The second reveals itself when you realise that language is being used metaphorically. The simple, majestic prose in which 'In Search of King Solomon's Mines' is written is also a joy to read.
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In Search of King Solomon's Mines: a Modern Adventurer's Quest for Gold and History in the Land of the Queen of Sheba. An Adventurer that shows us treasure and 'treasure'. Footprints in out of the way places take us across Ethiopia. Read it and see mining's and cuttings of unfamiliar life. With Solomon to help and aid off he goes. One of those books that one suspects is deceptively simple. This author has an inimitable beam to his torch light that fans into daylight.
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‘In Search Of King Solomon’s Mines’ was first published over a decade ago, but it is still a treasure whose value becomes more apparent with the passing of years.
Ten years ago I was captivated by the journey through Ethiopia, by the ancient churches hewn out of solid rock in Lalibela, the hair-raising ascent to the monastery in Debra Damo, the desert trek with people from the greatly feared Danikil tribe and their sullen camels, the final leg under atrocious conditions after the dilapidated jeep ...more
Ten years ago I was captivated by the journey through Ethiopia, by the ancient churches hewn out of solid rock in Lalibela, the hair-raising ascent to the monastery in Debra Damo, the desert trek with people from the greatly feared Danikil tribe and their sullen camels, the final leg under atrocious conditions after the dilapidated jeep ...more
A cockeyed, hilarious, shocking romp through unfamiliar territory. Bursting with fascinating facts, people and strange but true tales. Challenged my assumptions about Ethiopia and Africa... Ostensibly a quest for gold, it is oddly generous...if you're lucky you may discover something far more valuable.
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