[E]ffectively a kind of ‘Seven Pillars Lite’ because much of the work here formed the foundations of the great book. This book opens [Lawrence] up to the general reader. Beyond the superb scene setting by Mr Brown it allows us to get to grips with how Lawrence thought and acted without the interpretations of others. Unless you plan to read his own labyrinthine account then this compendium of his contemporary writing gives you the real deal in easily digestible portions. It is an education.