| Author |
Pickthall, Marmaduke William, 1875-1936 |
| Title |
Oriental Encounters: Palestine and Syria, 1894-6
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jeannie Howse and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Million Book Project (http://www.archive.org/details/millionbooks)
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| Summary |
"Oriental Encounters: Palestine and Syria, 1894-6" by Marmaduke William Pickthall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's travel experiences and observations while navigating the complexities of life in Palestine and Syria during that time. With a tone that blends adventure with cultural exploration, it offers insights into the people's customs, societal dynamics, and the author's personal growth amid the rich tapestry of Eastern life. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Pickthall's early aspirations and experiences leading up to his travels. He recounts his initial disappointment at failing to join the Consular Service, which culminates in his mother's encouragement to travel to the East. Upon arriving in Cairo and then Jaffa, he struggles with his desire to connect with the local people versus the European community's expectations. As he sheds European norms and immerses himself in local culture, he encounters various characters, such as the sympathetic Mr. Hanauer and the humorous dragoman Suleymân, who help him navigate the customs of the region. Through these experiences, Pickthall reveals his longing for authentic connections and insights into the lives of the people he meets, setting the stage for further encounters and adventures in the chapters that follow. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19378 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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