Excerpt from The Howadji in Syria
I held a letter in my hand. It was dated several weeks before in Berlin, and its incredible tales of cold, thin twilight for day, Of leafless trees, and of bitter and blasting winds, were like ice in the sherbet of the oriental scene my eyes were draining.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a journal of a journey through the Syrian desert during the mid-1800s. The author is an American traveler who visited Cairo and ventured into the desert with a caravan of Armenian merchants. His writing reveals the beauty of the natural world, the intrigue of the ancient land, and the significance of his travels. The author's journey began with preconceived notions of the desert, placing him in a state of constant awe and fascination as he experienced firsthand the vast and unforgiving wilderness. He reflects on the region's rich history and culture, offering insightful commentary on the people he encountered. Through these encounters, the author details the ways in which Islam and the Muslim faith shape the culture and behavior of its people. The book's historical importance emphasizes the author's insightful observations on the waning influence of Muslim power in the region, recognizing that while the land is steeped in the legacies of the Ottoman Empire, these traditions are gradually giving way to the evolution of time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331767626_0
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