A Voice From Lebanon: With The Life And Travels Of Assaad Y. Kayat (1847)

by As'ad Yakub Khayyat

Book Overview

A Voice From Lebanon: With The Life And Travels Of Assaad Y. Kayat (1847) is a memoir written by Assaad Yakub Kayat, a Lebanese Christian who lived in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Kayat's life, including his upbringing in Lebanon, his travels throughout the Middle East and Europe, and his experiences as a Christian in a predominantly Muslim society.Kayat's memoir is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social, political, and religious landscape of Lebanon during the 19th century. It provides insights into the cultural and religious diversity of the region, as well as the tensions and conflicts that existed between different communities.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is Kayat's autobiography, which covers his childhood, education, and early career as a teacher and translator. The second part is a travelogue, in which Kayat describes his journeys to Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Europe.Throughout the book, Kayat reflects on his experiences as a Christian in a Muslim-dominated society. He discusses the challenges he faced and the discrimination he encountered, but also celebrates the cultural richness and diversity of the region.Overall, A Voice From Lebanon: With The Life And Travels Of Assaad Y. Kayat (1847) is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and religious dynamics of Lebanon during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116593938X
• ISBN13: 9781165939381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"