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Oriental Acquaintance: Or Letters From Syria (1856)

Oriental Acquaintance: Or Letters From Syria (1856)

De Forest, John William

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Historical FiguresGeneral Middle EastGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 1436885485
ISBN13: 9781436885485
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Oriental Acquaintance: Or Letters From Syria is a collection of letters written by John William De Forest during his travels in Syria in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences and encounters with the people, culture, and landscapes of Syria. De Forest writes about his observations on the customs, religion, and social life of the people he met, as well as his thoughts on the political situation of the region. He also describes his travels to various cities and towns, including Damascus, Aleppo, and Beirut, and provides vivid descriptions of the architecture, markets, and natural scenery he encountered. The book offers a unique perspective on the Middle East during a time of great change and turmoil, and is an important historical document for scholars and enthusiasts of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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