Five Years in a Persian Town

By Napier Malcolm

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Venture into a far-off Persian town where a missionary navigates a world of religious contrasts, clever survival, and the daily struggles of life in a harsh desert environment.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society History - General Travel & Geography

Released

2018-01-31

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Summary

** "Five Years in a Persian Town" by Napier Malcolm is a snapshot of early 20th-century life in Yezd, Persia, blending personal stories with insights into the town's culture and politics through the experiences of a missionary. Malcolm paints a picture of a complex society, exploring themes like being isolated, the different religions practiced, and the personalities of the people living there. The book starts by showing off the Yezd area, highlighting how the tough desert surroundings make the town's unique character stand out even more. From how they cleverly get water to how they build their homes and get along with each other from different religions such as Zoroastrians, Jews, and Muslims, readers get a real look at what it was like to live in Yezd back then. **