Author : Shirley Kay
ISBN# : 1 873544 38 3
100 pages, softback

From the Sumerian civilisation of 6,000 years ago, through early Arab trading and the influences which affected its development, this colourful book traces the fascinating story of seafaring in the Gulf – right up to the present day. Vivid descriptions of the old sea routes, pearl diving, boat building and fishing lead to an account of the Gulf’s vital role in modern shipping and the impressive achievements of the region’s ports.