{"product_id":"memoirs-of-an-arabian-princess-emily-ruete-9781605207438","title":"Memoirs of an Arabian Princess","description":"One of the most fascinating works to fall into obscurity almost immediately after its initial publication, this 1886 autobiography by EMILY RUETE (1844-1924)-born in Zanzibar as Salamah bint Said, a princess of that realm as well as of Oman-offers a surprising perspective on the experiences of women in the Arab world in the later 19th century. Translated by LIONEL STRACHEY (1864-1927) from the original Germany-Ruete settled in Europe after becoming a Christian-and first brought to readers of English in 1907-it gives us an intimate view on: - life in an Arabian household - the Arab love affair with horses - divorce in the East - ceremonies for newborn babies - female fashions in Arabia - the social position of women in the East - Muslin festivals - the author's escape to Europe - and much more. In this era of renewed contention between East and West, this captivating book allows us a new historical outlook on a still-secretive culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Ruete\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1605207438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781605207438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cosimo Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d","brand":"Emily Ruete","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44130613690623,"sku":"9781605207438","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_234a080d-3f6d-4da6-963b-519a8c3f3fd6.jpg?v=1687470329","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/memoirs-of-an-arabian-princess-emily-ruete-9781605207438","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}