Backsheesh: A Woman's Wanderings (1900)

By Nellie Sims Beckman and Mrs William Beckman

Book Overview

Backsheesh: A Woman's Wanderings (1900) is a travelogue written by Mrs. William Beckman, a Victorian-era woman who travels through the Middle East and North Africa. The book is a collection of her experiences and observations on the people, cultures, and customs of the region. Mrs. Beckman writes about her encounters with local people, including Bedouins, merchants, and officials, as well as her experiences in markets, mosques, and other public spaces. She also describes the landscapes and natural features of the places she visits, such as the Nile River and the Pyramids of Giza. Throughout the book, Mrs. Beckman reflects on the challenges and rewards of traveling as a woman in a foreign land, and offers insights into the social and political issues of the time. Backsheesh: A Woman's Wanderings is a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel and exploration in the late 19th century.Travels In Europe, Asia Minor, Egypt, Syria, And Palestine.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: 1104037777
• ISBN13: 9781104037772
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"