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  • Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia: An Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East

    by A. Hume-Griffith, M. E. Hume-Griffith ...
    It was with great joy I heard the news, early in February of 1900, that my husband had been appointed by the Church Missionary Society to open medical work in Kerman, and that we were to start almost at once. Within a month we were married, had bought our outfit, bid sorrowful farewells to our relations and friends, and started for the romantic land of Persia. From London to Isphahan took us just ... Read more

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  • Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia

    by A. Hume-Griffith; M. E. Hume-Griffith ...
    "Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia" by A. Hume-Griffith and M. E. Hume-Griffith offers a captivating exploration of the cultural and social landscapes of Persia and Turkish Arabia. The authors, who traveled extensively in these regions, provide firsthand accounts of their experiences, shedding light on the customs, traditions, and daily lives of the people they encountered. Their vivid ... Read more

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  • Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia

    An Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East

    by M. E. Hume-Griffith, A. Hume-Griffith ...
    In "Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia," the anthology unveils the intricate tapestry of life in early 20th-century Persia and Turkish Arabia through an array of literary forms, from evocative narratives to contemplative essays and vivid travelogues. This collection embarks on a journey through the hidden layers of these complex societies, offering readers an immersive experience that ... Read more

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  • Persian Pictures

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  • Nile Gleanings Concerning the Ethnology; History and Art of Ancient Egypt as Revealed by Egyptian Paintings and Bas-Reliefs With Descriptions of Nubia and its Great Rock Temples to the Second Cataract

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  • Morocco

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  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah (Volume I of II)

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