Zigzag Journeys in the Camel Country: Arabia in Picture and Story

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Zigzag Journeys in the Camel Country: Arabia in Picture and Story

by Samuel Marinus Zwemer, Amy E. Zwemer

EN·~2 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

ZIGZAG JOURNEYS IN THE CAMEL COUNTRY

0:48
2

PREFACE

0:46
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:20
4

I ZIGZAG JOURNEYS IN ARABIA

6:44
5

II THE CAMEL AT HOME

9:55
6

III ALONG UNBEATEN TRACES IN YEMEN

9:17
7

IV GOING TO MARKET TO SOW SEED

6:57
8

V WHERE THE QUEEN OF SHEBA LIVED

8:00
9

VI THE JEWS OF KHEIBAR

6:22
10

VII AMULETS AND OTHER EVERY-DAY THINGS

8:29

Description

Step onto dusty trails where camels lead the way, and let vivid illustrations guide you through the winding paths of Arabia’s great deserts. The book opens with a lively caravan setting out, introducing readers to the rhythm of zigzag routes that have shaped trade, pilgrimage, and daily life for centuries. Through bright photographs and charming sketches, you’ll meet Bedouin families, bustling markets, ancient stone carvings, and the bustling ports where hides become children’s shoes.

Beyond the scenery, the narrative shares the stories of the people who have called this land home—from pearl‑divers on the Persian Gulf to shepherds on the high plateaus of Yemen. Each chapter offers a pause in a painted oasis, inviting listeners to savor the sights and sounds of a world where straight lines are rare and adventure follows the curve of the dunes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore a culture as rich and varied as the desert itself.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-01-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Samuel Marinus Zwemer

Samuel Marinus Zwemer

1867–1952

A pioneering missionary scholar of Islam, he spent decades in the Arab world and became widely known as “the Apostle to Islam.” His writing blends firsthand travel, deep religious conviction, and a lasting interest in Christian-Muslim encounter.

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Amy E. Zwemer

1865–1937

Known for vivid books that introduced young readers to life in Arabia, this early 20th-century writer drew on firsthand missionary experience in the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia. Her work blends travel, storytelling, and a strong sense of place.

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