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Wendell Phillips (2) (1921–1975)

Author of Qataban and Sheba; exploring the ancient kingdoms on the Biblical spice routes of Arabia

For other authors named Wendell Phillips, see the disambiguation page.

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Works by Wendell Phillips

Qataban and Sheba; exploring the ancient kingdoms on the Biblical spice routes of Arabia (1954) 46 copies

Unknown Oman (1971) 10 copies

Oman: a history (1967) 8 copies

Sheba's buried city 2 copies

Associated Works

Near Eastern Studies in Honor of William Foxwell Albright (1971) — Contributor — 15 copies

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Birthdate: 1921
Date of death: 1975-12-04
Gender: male
Nationality: USA

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Unknown Oman by Wendell Phillips

California buccaneer explorer-archeologist-oil man, Wendell Phillips (who gave a big endowment to University of the Pacific in Stockton, Ca) presents his experiences in this little known country.

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atufft | Jul 10, 2019 |

Qataban and Sheba; Exploring the Ancient Kingdoms on… by Wendell Phillips

Field Staff: American Foundation Arabian Expeditions
I & II (Beihan); III (Yemen); IV (Dhofar)
Wendell Phillips: Leader: I, II, III, IV

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iwb | 1 other review | May 7, 2017 |

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Qataban and Sheba; exploring the ancient kingdoms on the Biblical spice routes of Arabia (1955)

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Works: 4
Also by: 1
Members: 66
Popularity: #259,059
Rating: ½ 4.5

Reviews: 3
ISBNs: 20

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