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100 1 _aBell, Gertrude Lowthian,
_d1868-1926
240 1 0 _aSyria, the desert and the sown. German
245 1 0 _aDurch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-11-04
508 _aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Bell's experiences and observations as she journeys through Syria, focusing on the cultural and historical aspects of the people she encounters, rather than simply detailing the geography or itinerary of her travels. This book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the region and its inhabitants through personal anecdotes and reflections. The beginning of this travel narrative introduces the author’s intent, where she expresses her desire to share not just a conventional travel description, but a vivid portrayal of the people and communities she encounters. She highlights the diversity of thoughts, cultures, and interactions in the region, especially noting the contrasts between Eastern and Western perspectives. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Bell's travel preparations, her experiences with local guides and companions, and her emotional responses to the landscapes and historical sites, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Syria's cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLeipzig: Verlag von Otto Spamer, 1908
653 _aPalestine -- Description and travel
653 _aSyria -- Description and travel
653 _aSyria -- Social life and customs
653 _aPalestine -- Social life and customs
653 _aLebanon -- Description and travel
653 _aLebanon -- Social life and customs
653 _aBell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East
700 1 _aSargent, John Singer,
_d1856-1925
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/durchdiewustenun00bell
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72025
999 _c112751
_d112751