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100 1 _aEwing, W.
_q(William),
_d1857-1932
245 1 0 _aArab and Druze at home
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-23
508 _aD A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
520 _a"Arab and Druze at Home" by William Ewing is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his five-year residency in Palestine, focusing particularly on the lands and peoples east of the Jordan River. It provides insightful glimpses into the daily lives, history, and customs of the Arab and Druze communities, while also exploring the rich landscape and ruins that characterize the region." "At the start of this travelogue, the author expresses his excitement and eagerness for the journey ahead, setting the stage for a rich narrative filled with personal encounters and detailed descriptions of the landscapes he traverses. Ewing captures the beauty of Damascus and its surroundings, recounting the preparations for his adventure and noting the significance of the annual Muslim pilgrimage. He highlights the stark contrasts within the region's environment — from lush grain-fields to the barren lava formations of el-Lejâʾ — and emphasizes the deep historical roots and cultural complexity of the inhabitants, offering a blend of personal reflections and historical context that sets a contemplative tone for the rest of the journey." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1907
653 _aPalestine -- Description and travel
653 _aArabs
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/cu31924005819119/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71935
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