In The Shadow Of Sinai

A Story Of Travel And Research From 1895 To 1897 (1898)

Autor*innen

• Agnes Smith Lewis

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• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Politikwissenschaft

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The narrative details Agnes Smith Lewis's travels in the Middle East from 1895 to 1897, focusing on her and her sister's quest to study ancient manuscripts. Their journey takes them through the Sinai Peninsula and Egypt, where they interact with Bedouin tribes and explore monasteries. The author vividly describes the region's landscapes, cultures, and customs, while also providing translations of the manuscripts they encountered. This account offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the Middle East at the dawn of the 20th century.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback