Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia / An Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East

Name: Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia / An Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East
Author: M. E. Hume-Griffith

By M. E. Hume-Griffith

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An Englishwoman recounts eight years living among women in Persia and Turkish Arabia, combining travel memoir, social observation, and missionary medical experiences. She describes daily life in anderoons and hareems, domestic customs, dress, weddings, funerals, child-rearing, local industries, climate, and landscape, and sketches religious practices including Bábism and Zoroastrian rites. Interwoven are accounts of hospital work, surgeries, and public-health challenges, stories of journeys through deserts and cities such as Kerman and Mosul, and reflections on irrigation, river navigation, and changing political conditions. The narrative blends intimate portraits, practical detail about crafts and medicine, and commentary on social constraints and reform.

About the Author

M. E. Hume-Griffith

M. E. Hume-Griffith was an English author known for her insightful explorations of Eastern cultures, particularly through the lens of women's experiences. Her notable work, "Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia," recounts her eight years spent among the women of Persia and Arabia, offering a unique perspective on their lives and customs. Hume-Griffith's writings contribute to a deeper understanding of the social dynamics and cultural practices of the regions she studied, bridging gaps between Western and Eastern viewpoints. Her works remain significant for those interested in women's history and cross-cultural narratives.