The People of Palestine / An enlarged edition of "The Peasantry of Palestine, Life, Manners and Customs of the Village"

A detailed ethnographic portrait of Palestine's western lands and people, concentrating on village life while situating it within regional geography and seasons. It describes topography, water sources, flora, fauna, and agricultural practices, then examines social structures—tribe, family, marriage customs, childhood, domestic architecture, food, clothing, household industry, crafts and markets. Health, illness, burial, religious observance, local shrines, saints, festivals and widespread superstitions receive attention, as do nomadic and urban populations for contrast. Illustrations and firsthand observation aim to capture continuity and change in rural customs and daily routines during the period covered.