And Behold, The Camels Were Coming

By Edward Cuyler Kurtz

Book Overview

And Behold, The Camels Were Coming is a book by Edward Cuyler Kurtz that tells the story of his travels and experiences in the Middle East during the early 20th century. The book is a memoir that chronicles Kurtz's adventures as he travels through Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and other countries in the region. The title of the book is taken from a Biblical passage that describes the arrival of the Magi to Bethlehem on camels. Throughout the book, Kurtz shares his observations and insights into the people, culture, and history of the Middle East. He describes the landscapes, architecture, and customs of the various places he visits, as well as the challenges and dangers he faces along the way. Kurtz also provides a historical context for his travels, discussing the impact of colonialism and the political tensions that existed in the region at the time.Overall, And Behold, The Camels Were Coming is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's journey through the Middle East. It offers a unique perspective on the region and its people, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities and richness of Middle Eastern culture and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432513567
• ISBN13: 9781432513566
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"