Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd (1839)

Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd is a novel written by Nathaniel Parker Willis and originally published in 1839. The story follows the adventures of a young American traveler named Clarence as he journeys through the Middle East. Along the way, he meets a group of Bedouins who take him in and teach him about their way of life. Clarence becomes enamored with the Bedouin culture and falls in love with a beautiful Arab woman named Al'Abri. However, their romance is complicated by cultural differences and the disapproval of Al'Abri's family. The novel explores themes of cross-cultural understanding, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid depiction of life in the Middle East during the 19th century, including descriptions of landscapes, customs, and religious practices. Overall, Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd is a captivating and insightful work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Middle East and its people.This Book Is In English.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.