In 48 full-color pages, "The Oases" is the perfect accompaniment for any visitor to Egypt's six major oases in the Western Desert: Fayoum, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, and Siwa. The human history, cultural traditions, natural landscapes, and flora and fauna of each unique oasis are all clearly laid out and illustrated in this lively and concise guide.