The Story Teller of the Desert—"Backsheesh!" or, Life and Adventures in the Orient
Adventures in the Exotic Orient: A Journey Through Desert TalesBy Thomas Wallace Knox
Length19h 13m
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In "The Story Teller of the Desert'Äî'Backsheesh!' or, Life and Adventures in the Orient," Thomas Wallace Knox intricately weaves a tapestry of narrative rich with vivid descriptions and cultural insights. This captivating work combines travel writing with autobiography, allowing readers to journey through the mystique of the Orient during the late 19th century. The literary style is marked by its engaging storytelling and keen observation, delivering a blend of humor and poignancy as Knox recounts his adventures and encounters with diverse cultures, making the exotic landscape both accessible and enthralling to Western audiences of his time. Thomas Wallace Knox, an American journalist and travel writer, possessed an insatiable curiosity that drove him to explore the farthest reaches of the globe. His experiences as a correspondent during tumultuous periods, coupled with his extensive travels, provided him with a unique perspective on the lands and peoples he encountered. Knox's writings reflect the greater cultural dialogues between the East and West, offering insights into the societal norms and practices of the time, which would have piqued the interest of readers intrigued by both adventure and cultural anthropology. I highly recommend "The Story Teller of the Desert" to those who seek a deeper understanding of the Orient through an engaging narrative lens. Knox'Äôs vivid storytelling invites readers to partake in his escapades, illuminating the beauty and complexity of a world often romanticized or misunderstood. This book is not only informative but also a mesmerizing escape into a fascinating era of exploration.
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GenreTravel
Length19 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
2ILLUSTRATIONS
3CHAP I—STEAMER LIFE ON THE ATLANTIC.
4CHAP II—SCENES IN VIENNA.—DOWN THE DANUBE.
5CHAP III—LIFE AMONG THE MAGYARS.
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6CHAP IV—NEARING THE ORIENT.—“BACKSHEESH!”
7CHAP V—THROUGH THE CRIMEA.—IN AND AROUND SEVASTOPOL.
8CHAP VI—ACROSS THE BLACK SEA.
9CHAP VII—CONSTANTINOPLE.—THE CITY OF DOGS.
10CHAP VIII—TURKISH CURIOSITY SHOPS.—SIGHTS AND SCENES IN THE BAZAARS.
11CHAP IX—LIFE IN THE HAREM.—MYSTERIES OF THE SERAGLIO.
12CHAP X—THE MOSQUES.—FAITH AND SUPERSTITIONS OF THE MUSSULMANS.
13CHAP XI—WHIRLING AND HOWLING DERVISHES.—WHO AND WHAT THEY ARE.
14CHAP XII—GOOD-BYE, CONSTANTINOPLE!—ADVENTURES BY THE WAY.
15CHAP XIII—SYRA, THE MARBLE ISLAND.—LIFE IN AN ATHENIAN HOTEL.
16CHAP XIV—ATHENS, ANCIENT AND MODERN.—SIGHTS AND SCENES IN THE GRECIAN CAPITAL.
17CHAP XV—ROUND ABOUT ATHENS.—THE COUNTRY OF THE BRIGANDS.
18CHAP XVI—THE GLORY OF ATHENS.—ITS SIGHTS, SCENES, RUINS, AND RELICS.
19CHAP XVII—ADVENTURES IN QUARANTINE.—RHODES AND ITS MARVELS.
20CHAP XVIII—SYRIA, THE LAND OF THE SUN.—DRAGOMEN, GUIDES, AND COURIERS.
21CHAP XIX—THE GROVES OF LEBANON.—A NIGHT AMONG THE ARABS.
22CHAP XX—DAMASCUS.—THE GARDEN CITY OF THE EAST.
23CHAP XXI—SYRIAN LIFE.—DEALERS IN HUMAN FLESH.—WE TRY “ZE LUXURIES OF ZE BATH.”
24CHAP XXII—TRAVELLING IN A CARAVAN.—SIGHTS ON THE WAY.
25CHAP XXIII—TENT-LIFE AMONG THE BEDOUINS—THE WARRIORS OF THE DESERT.
26CHAP XXIV—ADVENTURES IN THE MOUNTAINS OF SYRIA.
27CHAP XXV.—“FROM DAN TO BEERSHEBA”—JOURNEYING THROUGH THE HOLY LAND.
28CHAP XXVI—IN THE HEART OF PALESTINE.
29CHAP XXVII—THE LAND OF THE PHILISTINES.—SAMARIA AND ITS PEOPLE.
30CHAP XXVIII—FROM DAMASCUS TO JAFFA.—INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP.
31CHAP XXIX—ENGAGING A DRAGOMAN.—OUR START FOR JERUSALEM.
32CHAP XXX—THE LIONS OF JERUSALEM.—THE TEMPLE, THE SEPULCHRE, AND THE HOLY OF HOLIES.
33CHAP XXXI—AMONG THE MONKS.
34CHAP XXXII—AMONG THE BEDOUINS.—TRAVELLING UNDER ESCORT, AND LIVING IN TENTS.
35CHAP XXXIII—THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, AND SHRINE OF THE CITY OF DAVID.
36CHAP XXXIV—THE LAND OF PHARAOH.—THROUGH THE EGYPTIAN DESERT.
37CHAP XXXV—IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF THE CALIPHS.
38CHAP XXXVI—AN INTERVIEW WITH THE KHEDIVE.—LIFE IN THE CITY OF THE NILE.
39CHAP XXXVII—STREET LIFE IN CAIRO.
40CHAP XXXVIII—THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.—EGYPTIAN CURIOSITY SHOPS.
41CHAP XXXIX—ADVENTURES WITH A DONKEY.—A DAY AT THE RACES.
42CHAP XL—THE PASHA AND HIS PRIESTS—EGYPTIAN LANGUAGE—SCHOOLS AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.
43CHAP XLI—THE GREAT PYRAMIDS—IN THE KINGS’ BURIAL CHAMBERS.
44CHAP XLII—A VOYAGE UP THE NILE.—THE MYSTERIES OF EGYPTIAN ART AND WORSHIP.
45CHAP XLIII—LIFE ON THE BANKS OF THE NILE.—COPTS, JUGGLERS, AND THIEVES.—AMUSING EXPERIENCES.
46CHAP XLIV—ADVENTURES IN UPPER EGYPT.—FUN AND FROLIC WITH THE NATIVES.
47CHAP XLV—THE DANCING GIRLS OF KENEH.—THE TREASURES OF DENDERAH.
48CHAP XLVI—LUXOR, THE CITY OF GIANTS—AMONG THE MUMMIES OF ANCIENT THEBES.
49CHAP XLVII—A VISIT TO A HAREM IN UPPER EGYPT.—LIFE AMONG THE NUBIANS.
50CHAP XLVIII—CAMEL-RIDING.—ADVENTURES AMONG THE NUBIANS.
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