Dr. John Hughes was educated in Canada and the United Kingdom. He has written about British history and has taught European history in the United States and Canada. He is currently on the faculty at St. George's School in Vancouver, Canada.
Named one of the top 10 adventure books of 2005 by "Men's
Journal"
"This supremely timely treasury packs blockbuster firsthand
accounts by adventurers, kidnapped slaves, explorers and
spies--including marquee names like Sir Richard Burton and Mark
Twain--of getting their first dry taste of some of the world's most
insular Islamic cultures." --"Men's Journal"
"In this book you will be introduced to individuals whose courage
and curiosity opened new channels of understanding across seemingly
insurmountable cultural barriers. . . . This is
a fascinating journey." --Milbry Polk, author of "Women of
Discovery: A Celebration of Intrepid Women Who Explored the
World"
"Each [excerpt] in its way provides a valuable historical snippet
for those hoping to learn more about the history of Islamic Lands."
--"Booklist"" A fascinating and valuable introduction to its
subjects..."--"Statesman Journal"
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