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Come, Tell Me How You Live
by Agatha Christie
In this charming and lighthearted memoir, the world’s most famous mystery writer trades poisoning millionaires for the dusty allure of ancient mounds. Agatha Christie Mallowan recounts her five seasons in Syria and Iraq alongside her husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan, navigating the delightful chaos of life in the field. From the comical struggles of packing 'Empire Builder' outfits to the thrill of unearthing five-thousand-year-old amulets, she paints a vivid picture of the joys and disasters inherent in desert expeditions.
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- 1.8 MB
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- 9/14/1946
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In this charming and lighthearted memoir, the world’s most famous mystery writer trades poisoning millionaires for the dusty allure of ancient mounds. Agatha Christie Mallowan recounts her five seasons in Syria and Iraq alongside her husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan, navigating the delightful chaos of life in the field. From the comical struggles of packing 'Empire Builder' outfits to the thrill of unearthing five-thousand-year-old amulets, she paints a vivid picture of the joys and disasters inherent in desert expeditions.
What you'll take away
- Experience the daily life and domestic challenges of an archaeological dig through Christie’s witty perspective.
- Learn how the author balanced her prolific career as a novelist with active fieldwork in the Middle East.
- Gain insight into the 1930s 'golden age' of archaeology before the onset of modern technical labor.
- Discover the endearing partnership between Agatha and her husband, Max Mallowan.
- Enjoy a travelogue filled with humorous encounters with various cultures and colorful expedition staff.
