{"product_id":"the-people-of-palestine-elihu-grant-9789366089010","title":"The People of Palestine: An Enlarged Edition of \"The Peasantary of Palestine Life, Manners and Customs of the Village\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElihu Grant's \"The People of Palestine\"\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a \u003cstrong\u003eprofound exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003ePalestinian village life\u003c\/em\u003e, presenting a \u003cstrong\u003evivid tapestry\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003edaily rhythms, cultural traditions\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eenduring heritage\u003c\/em\u003e. Beginning with an overview of the region's \u003cem\u003ehistory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003egeography\u003c\/em\u003e, Grant paints a picture of \u003cem\u003esun-drenched hills\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003elush valleys\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eglistening waters\u003c\/em\u003e that sustain generations of Palestinian communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelving deeper, Grant introduces readers to the \u003cstrong\u003eheart of Palestinian society\u003c\/strong\u003e-the \u003cem\u003epeople themselves\u003c\/em\u003e. Through \u003cstrong\u003eintimate portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e and narratives, he captures the essence of \u003cem\u003evillage life\u003c\/em\u003e, from the \u003cem\u003enomadic Bedawîn\u003c\/em\u003e to the \u003cem\u003esettled peasantry\u003c\/em\u003e, revealing their \u003cstrong\u003ecustoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, familial ties, and \u003cem\u003esocial dynamics\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eRich descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e bring to life \u003cem\u003ebustling markets\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etranquil olive groves\u003c\/em\u003e, and the intricate \u003cem\u003eceremonies of marriage and birth\u003c\/em\u003e that bind families together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the everyday, Grant chronicles the \u003cstrong\u003eevolution of agricultural practices\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cem\u003eeconomic pursuits\u003c\/em\u003e, showing how these shape \u003cem\u003ecultural identity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ecommunity cohesion\u003c\/em\u003e. Throughout, his prose resonates with \u003cstrong\u003eempathy\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers an \u003cem\u003eintimate glimpse\u003c\/em\u003e into both the \u003cem\u003ejoys\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehardships\u003c\/em\u003e of Palestinian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The People of Palestine\"\u003c\/em\u003e is not just a scholarly work but a \u003cstrong\u003etestament\u003c\/strong\u003e to Grant's dedication to \u003cem\u003eMiddle Eastern studies\u003c\/em\u003e. Whether you are a \u003cem\u003escholar\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etraveler\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eseeker of knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e, this book promises to deepen your understanding of \u003cem\u003ePalestinian culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eheritage\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting you to explore the villages that embody this \u003cem\u003estoried landscape\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elihu Grant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9366089011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789366089010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Qadeem Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.72d","brand":"Elihu Grant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47244319850751,"sku":"9789366089010","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_753c181e-9618-4df9-b11e-ccae887e969e.jpg?v=1758135455","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-people-of-palestine-elihu-grant-9789366089010","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}