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LoC No.: 22027488

Title: The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan

Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan" by Wigram and Wigram is an illustrated travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history, culture, and geography of Eastern Kurdistan, providing insights into the lives of its people, local traditions, and significant historical landmarks. At the start of the book, the authors set the stage for their journey by describing their travel experience from Aleppo, highlighting the contrast between the encroaching modernity represented by the Baghdad railway and the traditional lifestyles of the local inhabitants. They vividly depict Aleppo as a city brimming with historical significance, its full of ancient architectures, and the layered complexities of its multicultural populace. The narrative intertwines personal observations with historical accounts, bringing to life the bustling streets, notable landmarks, and the interactions with local characters, while foreshadowing the rich cultural tapestry that defines this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wigram, W. A. (William Ainger), 1872-1953

Author: Wigram, Edgar Thomas Ainger, 1864-1935

EBook No.: 44417

Published: Dec 13, 2013

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Kurds

Subject: Kurdistan -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22027488

Title: The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan

Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan" by Wigram and Wigram is an illustrated travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history, culture, and geography of Eastern Kurdistan, providing insights into the lives of its people, local traditions, and significant historical landmarks. At the start of the book, the authors set the stage for their journey by describing their travel experience from Aleppo, highlighting the contrast between the encroaching modernity represented by the Baghdad railway and the traditional lifestyles of the local inhabitants. They vividly depict Aleppo as a city brimming with historical significance, its full of ancient architectures, and the layered complexities of its multicultural populace. The narrative intertwines personal observations with historical accounts, bringing to life the bustling streets, notable landmarks, and the interactions with local characters, while foreshadowing the rich cultural tapestry that defines this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wigram, W. A. (William Ainger), 1872-1953

Author: Wigram, Edgar Thomas Ainger, 1864-1935

EBook No.: 44417

Published: Dec 13, 2013

Downloads: 190

Language: English

Subject: Kurds

Subject: Kurdistan -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.