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Name: Desert places
Author: Robyn Davidson

In 1978, Robyn Davidson was drawn to a camel fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, where she encountered the nomadic Rabari of north‑west India. Captivated by their way of life, she set out to accompany them for a year’s migratory cycle across the Thar Desert. Over time, she lived with five thousand sheep, endured harsh conditions, and navigated the difficulties of isolation and language barriers. The journey exposed the severe hardships the Rabari face due to lost grazing land, political borders, and threats of theft and violence. Through her experience, Davidson offers a candid exploration of the Rabari’s struggle, her own confrontations with isolation, and the profound respect that develops between traveler and host.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir

Authors: Robyn Davidson

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