The Secret Queen of the Desert
The Untold Story of Gertrude Bell
Registration begins September 1
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Step into the extraordinary life of Gertrude Bell—a wealthy Victorian woman who refused to stay in the parlor and instead helped reshape the world map. Famed as an intrepid traveler, spy, cartographer, and archaeologist, she navigated the harsh deserts of the Ottoman Empire on horseback, earning the respect of powerful Arab Sheikhs. From infiltrating political inner circles to advising world leaders at the historic 1919 Vienna Peace Conference, Bell became a key architect in the creation of modern-day Iraq. Join us for a fascinating look at the writer, explorer, and British political officer whose thrilling true-life adventures rivaled those of Lawrence of Arabia.
FEE: Free for Members
DATE: Thursday, October 22
TIME: 10:00 to 11:00 am
FORMAT: This is an online presentation. A meeting link will be sent to your email address after registration.)
PRESENTER: Sharon Harris had a career in education as a teacher, consultant and administrator while simultaneously pursuing a successful career as a fine-arts photographer. After taking an early retirement from education, she has been actively involved in the Academy for Lifelong Learning Toronto, where she has facilitated numerous courses and has participated in the administration of the organisation for many years. Sharon’s personal interests mainly involve various fields of the arts however she is curious about almost all subjects.