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100 1 _aWigram, W. A.
_q(William Ainger),
_d1872-1953
245 1 4 _aThe Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-12-13
508 _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)
520 _a"The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan" by Wigram and Wigram is an illustrated travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history, culture, and geography of Eastern Kurdistan, providing insights into the lives of its people, local traditions, and significant historical landmarks. At the start of the book, the authors set the stage for their journey by describing their travel experience from Aleppo, highlighting the contrast between the encroaching modernity represented by the Baghdad railway and the traditional lifestyles of the local inhabitants. They vividly depict Aleppo as a city brimming with historical significance, its full of ancient architectures, and the layered complexities of its multicultural populace. The narrative intertwines personal observations with historical accounts, bringing to life the bustling streets, notable landmarks, and the interactions with local characters, while foreshadowing the rich cultural tapestry that defines this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKurds
653 _aKurdistan -- Description and travel
700 1 _aWigram, Edgar Thomas Ainger,
_d1864-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44417
999 _c85256
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