Syria, the Desert & the Sown by Gertrude Lowthian Bell

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Author Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926
Illustrator Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925
LoC No. a10000520
Title Syria, the Desert & the Sown
Alternate Title Syria, the Desert and the Sown
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Syria, the Desert & the Sown" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through Syria, focusing on her interactions with its diverse peoples and the landscapes they inhabit. Bell aims to provide not just a travel narrative, but an intimate portrayal of the lives and stories of those she encounters along her route. The opening of the work sets the stage for Bell's adventurous spirit and her keen observations about the world around her. She describes the exhilaration of embarking on a solo journey into the wild, leaving behind the comforts of civilization. As she travels through a stormy landscape, she introduces her caravan companions, including Lebanese muleteers and a Druze man, each with distinct personalities. Bell reflects on the stark contrasts between her Western upbringing and the traditional lives of the people she meets, exploring their customs, challenges, and the deep-rooted histories of the region, while foreshadowing the rich experiences that will unfold in her travels through Syria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Palestine -- Description and travel
Subject Syria -- Description and travel
Subject Syria -- Social life and customs
Subject Palestine -- Social life and customs
Subject Lebanon -- Description and travel
Subject Lebanon -- Social life and customs
Subject Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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