Middle Ground; Or Between East And West: A Christmas Story (1871)

By George Frederic Parsons and Parsons George Frederic

Book Overview

Middle Ground; Or Between East And West: A Christmas Story is a novel written by George Frederic Parsons in 1871. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a young American man named Paul, who travels to Turkey to study the culture and architecture of the Ottoman Empire. While there, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful Turkish woman named Zuleika, but their relationship is threatened by cultural differences and the disapproval of their families. The novel explores themes of cultural clashes, identity, and the struggle to find common ground between East and West. It also touches on the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and traditions. The story is told in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and customs of Turkey. Overall, Middle Ground; Or Between East And West: A Christmas Story is a timeless tale of love and cultural exchange that still resonates with readers today.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: 054856549X
• ISBN13: 9780548565490
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"