Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zwemer, Samuel Marinus, 1867-1952

Contributor:

Zwemer, Amy E., 1865-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Topsy-Turvy Land: Arabia Pictured for Children" by Samuel M. Zwemer and Amy E. Zwemer is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This engaging work combines vibrant illustrations with whimsical stories and factual information about Arabian culture, providing a unique blend of entertainment and education. Aimed at young readers, the book presents the contrasts and peculiarities of life in Arabia, entertainingly portraying oddities in customs, geography, and daily living that are perceived as "topsy-turvy" compared to Western norms. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the concept of Topsy-Turvy Land, where customs and daily life diverge significantly from Western practices. It describes various modes of transportation, emphasizes the unique reading direction of Arabic, and contrasts eating habits, greetings, and other social norms. The authors express a sense of wonder and humor as they depict children's daily lives, including prayer practices and family roles in a society that is both richly cultural and deeply traditional. Ultimately, the text aims to foster understanding and compassion toward the diverse lifestyles in Arabia while encouraging readers to reflect on their values and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Curtis Weyant, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-04-19