Tripoli The Mysterious (1912)

By Mabel Loomis Todd

Book Overview

""Tripoli The Mysterious"" is a travelogue written by Mabel Loomis Todd, an American writer and editor who traveled to Tripoli, Libya in 1912. The book is a detailed account of her experiences and observations during her stay in the city, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. Todd describes the city's architecture, markets, and customs, as well as its history and political situation. She also delves into the lives of the local people, including their religious beliefs and social customs. Throughout the book, Todd provides vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of Tripoli, as well as her own personal reflections on her travels. ""Tripoli The Mysterious"" is a fascinating glimpse into a city and culture that was largely unknown to Western readers at the time of its publication.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: 1104514311
• ISBN13: 9781104514310
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"