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Uniform Title: Syria, the desert and the sown. German
Title: Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens
Original Publication: Leipzig: Verlag von Otto Spamer, 1908.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Bell's experiences and observations as she journeys through Syria, focusing on the cultural and historical aspects of the people she encounters, rather than simply detailing the geography or itinerary of her travels. This book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the region and its inhabitants through personal anecdotes and reflections. The beginning of this travel narrative introduces the author’s intent, where she expresses her desire to share not just a conventional travel description, but a vivid portrayal of the people and communities she encounters. She highlights the diversity of thoughts, cultures, and interactions in the region, especially noting the contrasts between Eastern and Western perspectives. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Bell's travel preparations, her experiences with local guides and companions, and her emotional responses to the landscapes and historical sites, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Syria's cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926
Illustrator: Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925
EBook No.: 72025
Published: Nov 4, 2023
Downloads: 68
Language: German
Subject: Palestine -- Description and travel
Subject: Syria -- Description and travel
Subject: Syria -- Social life and customs
Subject: Palestine -- Social life and customs
Subject: Lebanon -- Description and travel
Subject: Lebanon -- Social life and customs
Subject: Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Syria, the desert and the sown. German
Title: Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens
Original Publication: Leipzig: Verlag von Otto Spamer, 1908.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Bell's experiences and observations as she journeys through Syria, focusing on the cultural and historical aspects of the people she encounters, rather than simply detailing the geography or itinerary of her travels. This book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the region and its inhabitants through personal anecdotes and reflections. The beginning of this travel narrative introduces the author’s intent, where she expresses her desire to share not just a conventional travel description, but a vivid portrayal of the people and communities she encounters. She highlights the diversity of thoughts, cultures, and interactions in the region, especially noting the contrasts between Eastern and Western perspectives. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Bell's travel preparations, her experiences with local guides and companions, and her emotional responses to the landscapes and historical sites, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Syria's cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926
Illustrator: Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925
EBook No.: 72025
Published: Nov 4, 2023
Downloads: 68
Language: German
Subject: Palestine -- Description and travel
Subject: Syria -- Description and travel
Subject: Syria -- Social life and customs
Subject: Palestine -- Social life and customs
Subject: Lebanon -- Description and travel
Subject: Lebanon -- Social life and customs
Subject: Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.