Publication

1968 - Hale, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

63,750 words, Guess

Page Count

255 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100709102313
  • ISBN-139780709102311
  • Goodreads253840
  • LibraryThing45486
  • Library of Congress Control Number77427078
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC915.67
  • LCCHQ1735.Z9 N344 1968

Description

Autobiographical account of two year's spent in a village of southern Iraq. The author accompanied her husband, who was doing anthropological research in the area.

First Sentence

The night train from Baghdad to Basra was already hissing and creaking in its tracks when Bob and I arrived at the platform.

Subjects

Topics

WomenTravelManners and customsWomen -- Iraq -- NahrSocial life and customsIraq, social life and customsNahr (Iraq) -- Social life and customs

Places

IraqNahrNahr (Iraq)

People

Elizabeth Warnock Fernea

Other Editions

  • Guests of the Sheik.Hale1968-01-01
Show 1 more editions

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!