Exploring Western Asia (SURFING A MAGICAL INTERNET Book 14)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (745 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073XWPS89 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 436 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. And everywhere we run into history: the mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the temple of Diana at Ephesus, the hanging gardens of Semiramis at Babylon, the ruins of Persepolis, of Baalbek. We marvel at their musical instruments, their writing, their art, the groves of date palms and coffee trees growing on terraced farms at the very edge of the Arabian desert. So many stories, captivating all. Their beautiful images and associated commentary captivated people and new editions were eagerly awaited. Some 150 years ago, the newly formed Liebig’s Extract of Meat Company rewarded loyal customers with gifts of colorful picture cards. But none of these war stories is a pretty one; after praying at Jerusalem’s Mount of O