Wanderings In The Land Of Ham (1858)

By A daughter of Japhet

Book Overview

Wanderings In The Land Of Ham is a travelogue written by an unknown author who identifies herself only as ""A Daughter of Japhet."" The book was published in 1858 and chronicles the author's travels through Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia (which was then known as Abyssinia).The book is divided into three sections, each corresponding to a different country. In each section, the author describes the people, culture, and landscape of the region, as well as her own experiences and observations. She also includes historical and geographical information, as well as anecdotes and stories she heard from locals.Throughout the book, the author expresses a deep interest in the history and culture of the region, particularly its ancient civilizations and religious traditions. She also comments on the political and social conditions of the time, including the slave trade and the interaction between European colonizers and native populations.Overall, Wanderings In The Land Of Ham provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration, as well as a valuable historical and cultural record of a region that has undergone significant change over the past century and a half.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: 1167225775
• ISBN13: 9781167225772
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"