Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
All characters reduced
In a Syrian Saddle - Journey through Ancient Syria: A Tapestry of Culture and Adventure - cover

In a Syrian Saddle - Journey through Ancient Syria: A Tapestry of Culture and Adventure

A. Goodrich-Freer

Casa editrice: Good Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

In her captivating 1897 travel narrative, "In a Syrian Saddle," A. Goodrich-Freer invites readers into the enchanting landscapes and vibrant cultures of the Levant. This work is characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, expertly intertwining personal observations and historical insights within the backdrop of late 19th-century Syria. Goodrich-Freer's journey is marked by engaging anecdotes, anthropological reflections, and acute observations of the people, customs, and landscapes she encounters, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that illuminate both the beauty and complexity of the region. A. Goodrich-Freer was an intrepid traveler and writer whose adventurous spirit led her to explore some of the more remote and captivating areas of the world during her time, notably Syria. Her background in literature and her keen interest in culture and society informed her exploration of these foreign landscapes. She approached her travels with a sense of curiosity and respect, keenly aware of both the historical context and the contemporary realities of the places she visited, which ultimately shaped her richly detailed narrative. Recommended for travel enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the Middle East'Äôs cultural heritage, "In a Syrian Saddle" is an enthralling account that melds personal journey with broader social commentary. Goodrich-Freer'Äôs evocative storytelling and perceptive insights make this book a treasured addition to the canon of travel literature, inviting readers to share in her adventurous spirit and discover the wonders of Syria.
Disponibile da: 09/11/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 199 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • Dear New York - Voices From The City - cover

    Dear New York - Voices From The...

    Brandon Stanton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A dramatic reading of stories and quotations from Brandon Stanton’s photography book Dear New York, the inspiration for the groundbreaking Grand Central Station installation.While the book pairs photographs with firsthand accounts from their subjects, this audio companion features different New Yorkers, both actors and nonactors, reading these same stories aloud. These readings are accompanied by field recordings of New York City’s streets, parks, and sidewalks, collected from all over the five boroughs in the summer of 2025.Dear New York is a love letter to the streets, stories, and souls that define the heart of the city and its people.Creator of the global sensation Humans of New York and author of four #1 New York Times bestsellers, Brandon Stanton has shown us a unique side of our communities, our neighbors, and ourselves. Now, he takes us further and deeper than he’s ever gone before.Embracing all five boroughs, Dear New York is filled with contradictions, yet brimming with life. It is an unprecedented portrait of the world’s greatest city, and a personal tribute to the people who provide its soul.This audiobook is narrated by:Andre BellidoBrittany BradfordSirena BrettMark CarrolChristopher F. CostaEmily DyerDylan Reilly FitzpatrickEliza FossKhaya FraitesNeil HellegersJohnny HellerCary HiteAlyssa KeyneNathan LangJamilah Lewis-HortonEric LockleyTim LounibosMax MeyersRobb MoreiraGeorge NewbernChloe NosanGuy OldfieldAngel PeanJo Anna PerrinJennifer PickensJohn PirhallaImani Jade PowersJoshua QuinnShannon RaffertyAndre SantanaVerna ShambleeCanyon SillimanRebecca SolerVictoria VillarealSteve WagnerEmma Paige WestEunice WongLandon WoodsonMia WurgaftJon YagedA Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
    Mostra libro
  • Exploring Our National Parks; Volume 3 - A photographic and literary album - cover

    Exploring Our National Parks;...

    Michael Finney

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Exploring the National Parks across the United States is an opportunity that should not be taken for granted. To understand the profound notion of stewardship, in terms of responsibility and accountability, we must know the land as intimately as possible. This album seeks to nurture further the seeds planted in the previous entries of the series. 
    Captured in photographs are views of seven parks around the country that accompany the author’s writing about experiences and thoughts while traveling through them. 
    Parks included: Hot SpringsBig BendGuadalupe MountainsCarlsbad CavernsWhite SandsGreat Sand DunesGateway Arch
    Mostra libro
  • The Beacon Bike - Around England and Wales in 327 Lighthouses - cover

    The Beacon Bike - Around England...

    Edward Peppitt

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn't mean giving up on a lifelong dream.
    The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one man's quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world.
    
    This journey is a testament to the joy of life's simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a child's imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.
    Mostra libro
  • Journeys in Time: The History of Reported Accounts of Time Travel - cover

    Journeys in Time: The History of...

    Editors Charles River

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    We take time for granted as it passes during every moment of our existence. Other things may change, but time remains constant and predictable. The past, the present, and the future exist within a harmonious, reliable, and never-changing system. Or at least that’s how it seems… 
    It was Albert Einstein who, in 1905, first theorized that time might not be quite as straightforward as that. In one of the most influential papers on physics ever published, he proposed something called “time dilatation.” This suggested that time was neither fixed nor constant and that the passage of time was related to the relative speed of the observer.  
    Long before the advent of modern science and Einstein's theory of relativity, people have contemplated time traveling, and there are still debates about the concept today. During the 20th century, new theories of the multiverse suggested that our world isn’t discrete and separate but perhaps one of an unimaginable number of other universes, separated by membranes that may be possible to see or even pass through. These ideas are difficult to grasp, but as theoretical physicist Werner Heisenberg put it succinctly, “Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can think.”  
    Despite so many popular depictions in literature and movies, it is widely assumed that nobody has built a working time machine, but ordinary people have insisted that they’ve experienced odd events during which they found themselves in another time. Some of these experiences have been reported by seemingly rational individuals, and some have involved more than one witness. The conventional view is that all these people are either deluded or mistaken, even though others have found some of these accounts strangely compelling. 
    Mostra libro
  • Missouri - Latter-day Saint Guide for Travel and Study - cover

    Missouri - Latter-day Saint...

    Mary Jane Woodger, Casey Paul...

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Walk in the footsteps of the first Latter-day Saints with this spiritual guide to Church historical sites. 
    This immersive guide draws from first-hand accounts and the expertise of leading Church historians to guide you through the rich history of significant locations of the Restoration. For these sacred sites, authors Casey Griffiths and Mary Jane Woodger provide the background knowledge behind each site, the importance each property has in Church history, and a short devotional that prompts reflection and invites the Spirit. 
    With this guide you canunderstand the early Saints' vision for the city of Zion and the persecutions that forced the Saints to leave their beloved city.explore the past, present, and future of the Savior's Church in the chosen land of Missouri.see Far West, once the Church's headquarters and one of largest and fastest growing cities in all of Missouri, and examine the remnants of the lost temple there.explore the massacre at Hawn's Mill and the trials faced by Joseph Smith and other Church leaders in Liberty Jail. 
    Immerse yourself in the spiritual history of the Restoration. You've never traveled like this before!
    Mostra libro
  • Why You Should Go to Petra - cover

    Why You Should Go to Petra

    Mark Ferdinand

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Petra is one of the world’s greatest wonders—a city carved from rose-red rock that still stirs awe thousands of years after its creation. Hidden in the Jordanian desert, this ancient Nabataean capital feels like stepping into another world, where towering sandstone facades glow in the shifting light and narrow canyons lead to breathtaking discoveries. 
    Mark Ferdinand takes you through Petra’s unforgettable highlights: the dramatic approach through the Siq, the majestic Treasury, the sprawling Royal Tombs, and the climb to the Monastery with its sweeping desert views. Along the way, you’ll uncover the history, legends, and enduring magic that make Petra more than a destination—it’s an experience of wonder and timeless beauty.
    Mostra libro