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| 100 | 1 | _aHume-Griffith, M. E. | |
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_aBehind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia : _bAn Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-04-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia" by M. E. Hume-Griffith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers an intimate look into the life of an Englishwoman who lived for eight years amongst the women of Persia and Turkish Arabia, documenting her experiences, observations, and insights into their culture, social practices, and the challenges they face. This book will appeal to readers interested in cross-cultural experiences and the lives of women in traditional societies. The opening of the book sets the tone for the author's heartfelt exploration of the Persian landscape and its people. It begins with the author's excitement about moving to Persia with her husband, a medical missionary, as they embark on their new life in Isphahan. Through vivid descriptions, the author conveys her initial impressions of this "Land of the Lion and the Sun," detailing the geography, climate, and the often bewildering customs and traditions of the local population. Her affection for the Moslem women becomes evident, as she expresses concern for their lives, which are largely confined and often filled with hardship. This section lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Persian culture, shaping the readers' anticipation of the rich narratives and valuable cultural insights that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aIran -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aArabian Peninsula -- Social life and customs | ||
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