Viaggi di Ali Bey el-Abbassi in Africa ed in Asia, v. 1 by Ali Bey
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"Viaggi di Ali Bey el-Abbassi in Africa ed in Asia, v. 1" by Ali Bey is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the travels of Ali Bey, an Egyptian prince of the Mameluke class, as he navigates various countries across Africa and Asia from 1803 to 1807. Through his journeys, he offers insights into cultures, customs, and societies he encounters, depicting a world that contrasts sharply
with his own background. At the start of the narrative, Ali Bey describes his arrival in Tangier, immediately immersing himself in the local customs, interactions, and politics. He recounts his experiences with the local governor and the differences he observes between the cultures of Europe and the Muslim world. The opening portion illustrates not only his personal journey but also provides a vivid picture of life in Tangier, detailing everything from daily routines to social structures, while hinting at the philosophical and spiritual realizations that come with his pilgrimage to Mecca. Ali Bey's reflections demonstrate his thoughtful engagement with the places he visits, setting the stage for a multi-faceted exploration of the East through the eyes of an educated Muslim traveler. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ali Bey, 1766-1818 |
|---|---|
| Title | Viaggi di Ali Bey el-Abbassi in Africa ed in Asia, v. 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Middle East -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Africa, North -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47664 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47664-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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