{"product_id":"life-in-the-moslem-east-gyan-books","title":"Life in the Moslem East","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003eLife in the Moslem East\u003c\/em\u003e by Pierre Ponafidine – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 530 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in the Moslem East (1911) by Pierre Ponafidine, translated by Emma Cochran Ponafidine, offers an intimate portrayal of Muslim societies across Ottoman Turkey and Persia, drawing from his 36-year diplomatic career . Structured as thirty-six studies, the work delves into daily life—from Baghdad’s religious traditions and desert nomadism to Bedouin customs, dervish orders, and epidemics It also examines pilgrimages (Mecca, Medina), caste systems in Bombay, and the legal and social status of women under Islamic law . Imbued with scholarly neutrality, empathy, and over 40 illustrations, the book stands as a richly textured, firsthand chronicle of early 20th-century Moslem life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierre Ponafidine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 530\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1911\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Life in the Moslem East available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eLife in the Moslem East\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Life in the Moslem East?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in the Moslem East is written by Pierre Ponafidine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964899557487,"sku":"9789372255713","price":31.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964899590255,"sku":"9789372251050","price":55.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789372255713.jpg?v=1792641339","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/life-in-the-moslem-east-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}