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LoC No.: 05034219
Title: Five Years in a Persian Town
Alternate Title: 5 Years in a Persian Town
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Summary: "Five Years in a Persian Town" by Napier Malcolm is a detailed account of life in the town of Yezd, Persia, written in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of personal narrative and sociological observation, exploring the cultural and political landscape from the perspective of a missionary residing in the area. Through his experiences, Malcolm aims to portray the complexity of the local society, touching upon themes of isolation, religious diversity, and character analysis among the inhabitants. The opening of the text introduces readers to theYezd district, emphasizing the contrasting harshness of the surrounding desert with the uniqueness of the town itself. Malcolm thoughtfully describes the topography and living conditions, shedding light on the ingenious water supply systems vital for survival in the arid environment. He also sets the stage for an exploration of the town’s architecture, social norms, and the interactions among various religious communities, particularly focusing on the Zoroastrians, Jews, and Muslims. The narrative establishes a foundation for understanding the cultural intricacies and challenges faced by the residents, providing an authentic glimpse into life in Yezd at that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Malcolm, Napier
EBook No.: 56469
Published: Jan 31, 2018
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Social life and customs
Subject: Yazd (Iran)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05034219
Title: Five Years in a Persian Town
Alternate Title: 5 Years in a Persian Town
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five Years in a Persian Town" by Napier Malcolm is a detailed account of life in the town of Yezd, Persia, written in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of personal narrative and sociological observation, exploring the cultural and political landscape from the perspective of a missionary residing in the area. Through his experiences, Malcolm aims to portray the complexity of the local society, touching upon themes of isolation, religious diversity, and character analysis among the inhabitants. The opening of the text introduces readers to theYezd district, emphasizing the contrasting harshness of the surrounding desert with the uniqueness of the town itself. Malcolm thoughtfully describes the topography and living conditions, shedding light on the ingenious water supply systems vital for survival in the arid environment. He also sets the stage for an exploration of the town’s architecture, social norms, and the interactions among various religious communities, particularly focusing on the Zoroastrians, Jews, and Muslims. The narrative establishes a foundation for understanding the cultural intricacies and challenges faced by the residents, providing an authentic glimpse into life in Yezd at that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Malcolm, Napier
EBook No.: 56469
Published: Jan 31, 2018
Downloads: 278
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Social life and customs
Subject: Yazd (Iran)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.