Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel by Gertrude Lowthian Bell
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Author | Bell, Gertrude Lowthian, 1868-1926 |
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LoC No. | 01019251 |
Title | Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel |
Note | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Summary | "Safar Nameh, Persian Pictures: A Book Of Travel" by Gertrude Lowthian Bell is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work offers a vivid exploration of Persia, intertwining the landscapes, cultures, and the people Bell encounters on her journeys. Through her keen observations and poetic prose, she paints a rich tapestry of life in Persia, revealing its striking contrasts and the complexities of its society. The opening of the travelogue captures the modern capital of Persia, Tehran, depicted through its stark and barren landscapes characterized by mountains and desolation. Bell reflects on the starkness of the city, intertwined with hints of its past grandeur, emphasizing a duality of beauty and decay. She describes the city’s irrigation system, its architecture, and the daily life of its inhabitants, from the bustling bazaars to the variety of people moving through the streets. As Bell walks through Tehran, she contrasts the city’s present state with hints of its historical significance, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of a culture that is both alive and steeped in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
Subject | Iran -- Description and travel |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 47612 |
Release Date | Dec 9, 2014 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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