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#283274 in Books 2009-05-21 2009-05-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 5.25 x .50l; .66 #File Name: 0486471217288 pages
Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Arabian Princess - reviewBy QueenDI found this book to be very interesting in that the Princess tells her story herself and brings the reader into a life not known by many people. She in describes every day life in Zanzibar during the late 1800's and early 1900's and even royalty in those days had it's drama with family members.I found her writing to be a little dry and juvenile at times; but it was nicely written.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. this was good for the traveller to zanzibar to get a touch ...By mable harpthis was good for the traveller to zanzibar to get a touch of insight. i have to say; her opinions on the nature of "negro slaves" was quite off-putting; but i had to just remind myself that she was of a different culture and a different time. also; zanzibar was big into the slave trade at the time. ugly history; no doubt. other than that; it was a really interesting insight to what life was like in a place that; if you visit today; you can't even compare to your home. but take it back 100+ years... very interesting...1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Real Arabian PrincessBy good2BmeBecause I have recently become involved in a dance troupe involving Middle Eastern; Romani; Persian; etc. costumes; the cover of this memoir immediately caught my eye. The autobiography was much more readable than I expected from something written 150 years ago. Just as in any classic book from long ago; it takes awhile to get used to the rhythm of historical dialogue. Add to that the fact that the author was virtually uneducated; and that the book is written through her eyes in a time that was very different than now; it could have been very hard to read. However; the true story of a woman raised in a harem (with all the political intrigue you might imagine); was instead hard to put down! Her down to earth details of royal Muslim life; like wearing hajib; explanation of Sharia law; experiencing Ramadan; and even her very unpleasant view of black Africans made me wish for more of her outspoken voice. I do admit; the tale begins to drag when she falls in love; moves to Germany; and converts to Christianity; but; she was writing about her life in Zanzibar and so her story had to end. I truly enjoyed reading this unusual memoir of a real Arabian princess and would recommend to fans of women's history in particular.
