Project Gutenberg 2023-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 199 Bell, Gertrude Lowthian 1868 1926 Bell, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Sargent, John Singer 1856 1925 Sargent, John S. Syria, the desert and the sown. German Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens $aLeipzig :$bVerlag von Otto Spamer, $c1908. Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Durch die Wüsten und Kulturstätten Syriens" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles Bell's experiences and observations as she journeys through Syria, focusing on the cultural and historical aspects of the people she encounters, rather than simply detailing the geography or itinerary of her travels. This book aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the region and its inhabitants through personal anecdotes and reflections. The beginning of this travel narrative introduces the author’s intent, where she expresses her desire to share not just a conventional travel description, but a vivid portrayal of the people and communities she encounters. She highlights the diversity of thoughts, cultures, and interactions in the region, especially noting the contrasts between Eastern and Western perspectives. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to Bell's travel preparations, her experiences with local guides and companions, and her emotional responses to the landscapes and historical sites, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Syria's cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/durchdiewustenun00bell 20180602023709bell 1908 de Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Palestine -- Description and travel Syria -- Description and travel Syria -- Social life and customs Palestine -- Social life and customs Lebanon -- Description and travel Lebanon -- Social life and customs Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 -- Travel -- Middle East DS Text Category: Travel Writing 787905 2025-06-28T11:51:55.972930 text/html 729745 2023-11-04T13:02:16 text/html 14270087 2025-06-28T11:52:11.244912 application/epub+zip 14286630 2025-06-28T11:52:00.265899 application/epub+zip 371078 2025-06-28T11:51:57.787894 application/epub+zip 14601503 2025-06-28T11:52:18.388802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14518723 2025-06-28T11:52:08.392899 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 629349 2025-06-28T11:51:53.975927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 609413 2023-11-04T13:02:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18544 2025-06-28T11:52:18.558794 application/rdf+xml 22388 2025-06-28T11:51:57.971009 image/jpeg 3330 2025-06-28T11:51:57.880891 image/jpeg 13178473 2025-06-28T11:51:56.453916 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia