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What is the Seven Pillars of Wisdom ?
Lawrence's major work is Seven Pillars of Wisdom, an account of his war experiences.
When was the Seven Pillars of Wisdom published?
The first edition was published in 1926 as a high-priced private subscription edition, printed in London by Herbert John Hodgson and Roy Manning Pike, with illustrations by Eric Kennington.
How was the book Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence received by critics ?
Are there any other interesting aspects about the article on the Seven Pillars of Wisdom?
There are many alleged embellishments in Seven Pillars, though some allegations have been disproved with time, most definitively in Jeremy Wilson's authorised biography.
What are these embellishments on the Seven Pillars of Wisdom?
T. E. Lawrence's claim to have crossed the Sinai Peninsula from Aqaba to the Suez Canal in just 49 hours without any sleep.
Who countered T.E. Lawrence’s claims to have crossed the Sinai Peninsula from Aqaba to the Suez Canal in just 49 hours without any sleep?
Lawrence's own notebooks refute his claim. In reality, this famous camel ride lasted for more than 70 hours and was interrupted by two long breaks for sleeping.
Did T.E. Lawrence make any other claims besides to have crossed the Sinai Peninsula from Aqaba to the Suez Canal in just 49 hours without sleep?

Question: Why did he write the book ?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did T.E. Lawrence write the book ?