02423cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000140007804000110009204100170010305000070012010000400012724500230016726400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801670040752013880057453400450196265300420200785600430204999900170209252495UtSlPG20260610134217.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aa11001677  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBell, Gertrude Lowthian,d1868-192610aAmurath to Amurath 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-04  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Amurath to Amurath" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire during a time of significant political change and revolution, capturing the spirit of the era through the author's travels in the Near East. Bell's experiences and observations detail the lives and sentiments of the local populations while navigating through historically rich locations, such as Aleppo and the Euphrates River, shedding light on the complexities of governance, identity, and cultural intersection.  The opening of the book introduces the readers to the bustling city of Aleppo, where the author engages with local figures in a lively bazaar scene, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day life and commerce during her travels. Through her interactions, readers learn about the prevailing sentiment of change among the people as they transition from an oppressive regime to a more liberated atmosphere following the Young Turkish Revolution. Bell reflects on the frustrations and aspirations of the local populace while illustrating the tangible historical elements resonant in the architecture and cultural practices of Aleppo, suggesting a deep connection between past and present—a theme that seems to permeate her journey through the Middle East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMiddle East -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52495  c93329d93329