Carmen Sylva: And Sketches from the Orient (1912)

Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a book written by French author Pierre Loti and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays and sketches that Loti had written during his travels in the Orient. The title of the book refers to the pen name used by the Romanian queen Elisabeth of Wied, who was a close friend of Loti and had encouraged him to write about his travels.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Loti's travels in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. He writes about the people he meets, the places he visits, and the customs and traditions he observes. He also describes his experiences with the local cuisine, the climate, and the landscape. Loti's writing is vivid and descriptive, and he captures the essence of the Orient in his words.The second part of the book is a collection of sketches that Loti had made during his travels. The sketches are accompanied by short descriptions and anecdotes, and they provide a visual representation of the places and people that Loti had encountered.Overall, Carmen Sylva: And Sketches From The Orient is a fascinating account of a traveler's experiences in the Orient. Loti's writing is engaging and informative, and his sketches provide a unique perspective on the places and people he encountered. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or the Orient.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.