0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Books > Biography

Buy Now

Memoirs of an Arabian Princess (Paperback) Loot Price: R514
Discovery Miles 5 140
Memoirs of an Arabian Princess (Paperback): Emily Ruete

Memoirs of an Arabian Princess (Paperback)

Emily Ruete; Translated by Lionel Strachey

 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R514 Discovery Miles 5 140

Bookmark and Share

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

One of the most fascinating works to fall into obscurity almost immediately after its initial publication, this 1886 autobiography by EMILY RUETE (1844-1924)-born in Zanzibar as Salamah bint Said, a princess of that realm as well as of Oman-offers a surprising perspective on the experiences of women in the Arab world in the later 19th century. Translated by LIONEL STRACHEY (1864-1927) from the original Germany-Ruete settled in Europe after becoming a Christian-and first brought to readers of English in 1907-it gives us an intimate view on: [ life in an Arabian household [ the Arab love affair with horses [ divorce in the East [ ceremonies for newborn babies [ female fashions in Arabia [ the social position of women in the East [ Muslin festivals [ the author's escape to Europe [ and much more. In this era of renewed contention between East and West, this captivating book allows us a new historical outlook on a still-secretive culture.

General

Imprint: Cosimo Classics
Country of origin: United States
Release date: November 2009
First published: November 2009
Authors: Emily Ruete
Translators: Lionel Strachey
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 978-1-60520-742-1
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General
Books > Biography > General
LSN: 1-60520-742-X
Barcode: 9781605207421

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!

You might also like..

Blood Brothers - To Battleground…
Deon Lamprecht Paperback  (1)
R290 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950
How Did We Get Here? - A Girl's Guide to…
Mpoomy Ledwaba Paperback  (1)
R290 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950
Broken To Heal - Deceit, Destruction…
Alistair Izobell Paperback R200 Discovery Miles 2 000
I Will Not Be Silenced
Karyn Maughan Paperback R350 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600
Hoe Ek Dit Onthou
Francois Van Coke, Annie Klopper Paperback R300 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190
Breaking Bread - A Memoir
Jonathan Jansen Paperback R330 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200
Witness To Power - A Political Memoir
Mathews Phosa Paperback R300 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150
Kingdom Of Daylight - Memories Of A…
Peter Steyn Paperback  (2)
R153 Discovery Miles 1 530
The Year Of Facing Fire - A Memoir
Helena Kriel Paperback R315 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710
Heart Of A Strong Woman - From Daveyton…
Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema, Fred Khumalo Paperback R350 R301 Discovery Miles 3 010
Women In Solitary - Inside The Female…
Shanthini Naidoo Paperback  (1)
R355 R305 Discovery Miles 3 050
Winged Messenger - Running Your First…
Bruce Fordyce Paperback  (1)
R220 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720

See more

Partners