Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An Account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence Amongst the Women of the East

"Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia" by M. E. Hume-Griffith is a memoir that chronicles the author's eight-year stay among the women of Persia and Turkish Arabia. Through her detailed observations, the author paints a picture of their culture, societal norms, and the difficulties they encounter. The story begins with her move to Persia with her husband, a medical missionary, and her first impressions of the land and its customs, quickly focusing on the women and their circumscribed lives, setting the stage for an understanding of their world.