02553cam a22004093u 4500 63731 UtSlPG 20260610134452.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a10000520 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 Syria, the Desert & the Sown Syria, the Desert and the Sown Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-12 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Palestine -- Description and travel Syria -- Description and travel Syria -- Social life and customs Palestine -- Social life and customs Lebanon -- Description and travel Lebanon -- Social life and customs Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63731 104555 104555