The Daughter Of Abd Salam: The Story Of A Peasant Woman Of Palestine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162995724)

The Daughter of Abd Salam: The Story of a Peasant Woman of Palestine is a book written by Florence Mary Fitch. It tells the story of a Palestinian peasant woman named Fatima, who is the daughter of Abd Salam. The book is set in the early 20th century and explores the life of Fatima and her family, as well as the struggles and challenges they face living in Palestine under Ottoman and British rule.The book provides a detailed account of the daily life of Palestinian peasants, including their customs, traditions, and beliefs. It also sheds light on the political and social conditions of Palestine during this period, including the impact of colonialism and the Zionist movement on the lives of Palestinian people.Through the character of Fatima, the book explores themes of gender inequality, poverty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It also highlights the resilience and strength of Palestinian women, who are often overlooked in historical accounts.Overall, The Daughter of Abd Salam is a powerful and moving account of the life of a Palestinian peasant woman and her family, and provides valuable insight into the history and culture of Palestine during a tumultuous period of its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Florence Mary Fitch
ISBN-10: 1162995726
ISBN-13: 9781162995724
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d