Stories of the Creation, saints, and sinners tell of Adam, Abraham, Noah, Moses, and other revered figures; anecdotes describe tribes, people, languages, and sites such as the Jaffa Gate at Jerusalem. Still others illustrate social ideas, superstitions, plant and animal lore, and magical cures. Filled with wit, wisdom, and humor.
The Holy Land in Classic Lithographs: 24 Cards by David Roberts Magnificent views of biblical landscapes and monuments include images of The Exterior of the Holy Sepulchre, The Dead Sea, Bethlehem, El Deir (The Convent at Petra), and 20 other subjects. Captions.
Folktales of Iraq by E. S. Stevens, Arnold Wilson The first English-language collection of Iraqi fairy tales, this enchanting book includes "The Fish That Laughed," "The Blind Sultan," and 46 other adventures, which will captivate readers of all ages.
Arabic Proverbs by John Lewis Burckhardt Collected in the early 19th century by an expert in Arabic language and customs, this treasury of over 780 native Arabic sayings includes opinions on friendship, personal status, dishonesty, oppression, more.
