ISBN: 1230372083

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230372082], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can us… More...

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230372082], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: ...elder, in this manner, with very sad results to the peace and prosperity of the people. It is, no doubt, partly due to the custom that the sons remain after marriage in the house of their father, and jealousy is bred if one succeeds better than another; or sons are born to one, and not another; or perhaps there is a quarrel over the division of the property. The state of the country was clearly shown by the number of swords and daggers, and antiquated guns, that hung upon the walls, so that it all seemed like a vision of the Scottish Border three hundred years ago. Our meal in the spacious gateway was shared by the Kurd, an official with his servant, who ate apart, a pleasant and refined monk from Deir-elZa'aferan, whom I had not previously met, and three priests, two Syrian, and one an Armenian, the last suffering terribly from ophthalmia. The Kurd was the wickedest-looking man I ever saw, and quite revelled with delight when he saw my revolver. I took the precaution to remove the cartridges tefore handing it to him, and wisely, for he kept pointing it at my face in the most absent-minded manner. Shammas Efrem casually mentioned afterwards that he was known to have committed thirty murders; the full tale would, of course, be far more. The monk was living in the village as tutor to the boys of the house, teaching them Syriac and Arabic, together with Bible history and the elements of their Church's faith. After the simple meal was over, Shammas Efrem asked us to come into the house and talk over the matters concerning o his people, which has caused my visit. It was a good house, with well-glazed windows, and built more in the European style, with rooms opening into a passage instead of the courtyard. We had not, however, much time to..., 1000, Subjects, 1, Arts & Photography, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 3, Business & Money, 3248857011, Calendars, 4, Children's Books, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 4366, Comics & Graphic Novels, 5, Computers & Technology, 6, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, 48, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, 8975347011, Education & Teaching, 173507, Engineering & Transportation, 301889, Gay & Lesbian, 10, Health, Fitness & Dieting, 9, History, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 10777, Law, 17, Literature & Fiction, 173514, Medical Books, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 21, Reference, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 23, Romance, 75, Science & Math, 25, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 4736, Self-Help, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 28, Teen & Young Adult, 27, Travel, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 1230372083

[EAN: 9781230372082], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], OSWALD HUTTON PARRY,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 132 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic … More...

[EAN: 9781230372082], Neubuch, [PU: TheClassics.us], OSWALD HUTTON PARRY,SUBJECTS, This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 132 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 edition. Excerpt: . . . elder, in this manner, with very sad results to the peace and prosperity of the people. It is, no doubt, partly due to the custom that the sons remain after marriage in the house of their father, and jealousy is bred if one succeeds better than another; or sons are born to one, and not another; or perhaps there is a quarrel over the division of the property. The state of the country was clearly shown by the number of swords and daggers, and antiquated guns, that hung upon the walls, so that it all seemed like a vision of the Scottish Border three hundred years ago. Our meal in the spacious gateway was shared by the Kurd, an official with his servant, who ate apart, a pleasant and refined monk from Deir-elZaaferan, whom I had not previously met, and three priests, two Syrian, and one an Armenian, the last suffering terribly from ophthalmia. The Kurd was the wickedest-looking man I ever saw, and quite revelled with delight when he saw my revolver. I took the precaution to remove the cartridges tefore handing it to him, and wisely, for he kept pointing it at my face in the most absent-minded manner. Shammas Efrem casually mentioned afterwards that he was known to have committed thirty murders; the full tale would, of course, be far more. The monk was living in the village as tutor to the boys of the house, teaching them Syriac and Arabic, together with Bible history and the elements of their Churchs faith. After the simple meal was over, Shammas Efrem asked us to come into the house and talk over the matters concerning o his people, which has caused my visit. It was a good house, with well-glazed windows, and built more in the European style, with rooms opening into a passage instead of the courtyard. We had not, however, much time to. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<

ISBN: 1230372083

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