Project Gutenberg 2018-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 198 Malcolm, Napier 05034219 Five Years in a Persian Town 5 Years in a Persian Town 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) "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 ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Iran -- Social life and customs Yazd (Iran) DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 423197 2025-06-22T13:00:36.546307 text/html 416546 2018-01-30T17:04:48 text/html 1794221 2025-06-22T13:00:43.338746 application/epub+zip 1797810 2025-06-22T13:00:37.901315 application/epub+zip 204861 2025-06-22T13:00:37.114268 application/epub+zip 1926247 2025-06-22T13:00:47.406796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1878828 2025-06-22T13:00:42.569808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294316 2022-08-25T12:13:01.106699 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364894 2025-06-22T13:00:35.761334 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365065 2018-01-30T17:04:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18567 2025-06-22T13:00:47.564705 application/rdf+xml 22747 2025-06-22T13:00:37.239262 image/jpeg 3009 2025-06-22T13:00:37.178259 image/jpeg 132400 2018-01-30T17:04:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1677125 2018-01-30T17:04:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1684516 2025-06-22T13:00:36.633281 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog