| Author |
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 |
| Illustrator |
Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 |
| LoC No. |
a10000520
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| Title |
Syria, the Desert & the Sown
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| Alternate Title |
Syria, the Desert and the Sown
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)
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| Summary |
"Syria, the Desert & the Sown" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through Syria, focusing on her interactions with its diverse peoples and the landscapes they inhabit. Bell aims to provide not just a travel narrative, but an intimate portrayal of the lives and stories of those she encounters along her route. The opening of the work sets the stage for Bell's adventurous spirit and her keen observations about the world around her. She describes the exhilaration of embarking on a solo journey into the wild, leaving behind the comforts of civilization. As she travels through a stormy landscape, she introduces her caravan companions, including Lebanese muleteers and a Druze man, each with distinct personalities. Bell reflects on the stark contrasts between her Western upbringing and the traditional lives of the people she meets, exploring their customs, challenges, and the deep-rooted histories of the region, while foreshadowing the rich experiences that will unfold in her travels through Syria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Palestine -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Syria -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Syria -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Palestine -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Lebanon -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Lebanon -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63731 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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