Tent And Harem: Notes Of An Oriental Trip (1859)

By Caroline Paine

Book Overview

Tent and Harem: Notes of an Oriental Trip is a travelogue written by Caroline Paine in 1859. The book details her journey through the Middle East, specifically Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. Paine describes her experiences traveling by horseback, camel, and boat, and her encounters with the people, customs, and landscapes of the region. She also provides vivid descriptions of the architecture, art, and history of the places she visited.One of the unique aspects of Tent and Harem is Paine's focus on the lives of women in the Middle East. She spends time in harems, the private quarters of women in Muslim households, and observes their daily routines and social interactions. Paine also writes about her own experiences as a woman traveling alone in a male-dominated society.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with a mix of personal anecdotes, historical facts, and cultural observations. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the Middle East during the mid-19th century, and sheds light on the complexities of gender and cultural relations in the region. Tent and Harem remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel writing, women's studies, or Middle Eastern history and culture.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: 1104381176
• ISBN13: 9781104381172
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"