Among the Druzes of Lebanon and Bashan  
   

 
Author Parfit, Joseph T.
Place of Publication London
Publication Name Hunter & Longhurst
Year 1917
Language(s) English
Description
RARE first edition of Parfit`s book which describes his journey through southern Lebanon in a highly narrative form. Parfit was a missionary in Baghdad and later a Chaplain in Beirut; His journey among the Druze during World War I includes descriptions of the locals, the geography and wildlife, as well as the progress of the war in the Middle East. Accompanied by multiple (unattributed) photographs of the people and lands of southern Lebanon. 190x130mm. VIII+252 pp. Green cloth hardcover with (slightly faded) gilt lettering on spine. Cover edges, spine edges and hinges slightly worn. Pencil markings and ex-libris sticker on inner front cover. Endpapers browned. Few pages and photographs mildly age-stained, otherwise clean. [SUMMARY]: This unique and personal description of Lebanon during the first World War is in good condition.
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Price $185.00
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Catalog Index Number MC 12 03



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