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Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient (1875)
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ISBN10: 1120161142
ISBN13: 9781120161147
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 708
Weight: 2.05
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120161147
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 708
Weight: 2.05
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient is a book written by Thomas Wallace Knox in 1875. The book is a collection of stories and experiences of the author during his travels in the Orient, which includes Egypt, Palestine, Turkey, and other countries in the Middle East. The book is divided into several chapters, each describing a different aspect of life in the Orient, such as the customs, traditions, and religion of the people, the landscapes and architecture of the cities, and the author's encounters with various people, from merchants and beggars to politicians and religious leaders. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the places and people described in the text. Backsheesh! Or Life And Adventures In The Orient is a fascinating account of a bygone era and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.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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