Behind Turkish Lattices

Behind Turkish Lattices: The Story Of A Turkish Woman's Life is a memoir written by Hester Donaldson Jenkins and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the life of a Turkish woman, whose name is not revealed, and her experiences living in a harem. The author, who was an American missionary in Turkey, tells the story of her encounter with the woman and her journey to gain her trust and hear her story. The woman's life in the harem is described in vivid detail, including the customs and traditions of the Ottoman Empire, the relationships between the women in the harem, and the restrictions placed on them by their male guardians. Through the woman's story, Jenkins sheds light on the lives of Turkish women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the challenges they faced in a society that was highly patriarchal and conservative. The book also provides insights into the role of American missionaries in Turkey and their efforts to improve the lives of women through education and other means. Overall, Behind Turkish Lattices is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the lives of women in the Ottoman Empire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Turkish history and culture, as well as women's studies and gender issues.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.