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| 100 | 1 | _aMartin, William Young | |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe East |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-10-03 | ||
| 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"The East: Being a Narrative of Personal Impressions of a Tour in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria" by William Young Martin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book offers a blend of personal observations and insights gained during a tour of Egypt and the surrounding regions, delving into the cultural, social, and political conditions of the areas visited. It aims to provide an authentic account of Martin's experiences without the pretense of scholarly or academic analysis. At the start of the narrative, Martin sets the stage for his journey by reflecting on the wealth of literature already available on the East, yet he aims to present original, personal impressions derived from his travels. He shares details of his journey from his home in Scotland through France and Italy, providing a contrast between western and eastern cultures. Upon arriving in Alexandria, he describes the bustling port city, the diverse population, and the immediate cultural differences he encounters. Martin's keen observational skills are evident as he notes characteristics of the Egyptian populace, local customs, and the political atmosphere of the region, hinting at the complexities of Turkish rule and the social issues that plague the lands he travels through. The opening passages establish a compelling foundation for readers interested in personal travel accounts filled with rich descriptions and reflections on the cultures and peoples of the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Tinsley Brothers, 1876 |
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| 653 | _aMiddle East -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aEgypt -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aPalestine -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aSyria -- Description and travel | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/eastbeingnarrati00martuoft | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74507 |
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