In a Syrian Saddle: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

In a Syrian Saddle, credited to Ada Goodrich-Freer, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

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LibriVox recording of In a Syrian Saddle by Ada Goodrich-Freer. Read in English by LibriVox Volunteers. A travelogue that chronicles the author's journey through Syria on horseback, considered one of the author's most notable works. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of her journey. She provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people and customs she encounters along the way. One of the main themes of the book is the author's fascination with the Bedouin culture of Syria. Goodrich-Freer spends a significant amount of time with Bedouin tribes, learning about their customs and traditions. She also describes the challenges of traveling through a region that was often dangerous and unpredictable. Overall, In A Syrian Saddle is a fascinating account of a woman's journey through a land that was largely unknown to Westerners at the time. The book provides a unique perspective on the culture and history of Syria, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region. - Summary by Publisher

Recording facts

• Recording title: In a Syrian Saddle
• Author credits: Ada Goodrich-Freer
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 16
• Listed recording duration: 8:07:17

Catalogue topics

• horse
• jordan
• explore
• syria
• jericho
• nablus
• samaria
• galilee

Track guide

1. 01 - Part 1 Chapter I - Going to Jericho — 22:20
2. 02 - Part 1 Chapter II - Stepping Eastward — 47:03
3. 03 - Part 1 Chapter III - Madaba — 20:09
4. 04 - Part 1 Chapter IV - Mshatta — 46:19
5. 05 - Part 1 Chapter V - Ammân — 32:01
6. 06 - Part 1 Chapter VI - Jerash, and the Fords of Jabbok — 38:50
7. 07 - Part 1 Chapter VII - Es-Salt — 21:13
8. 08 - Part 1 Chapter VIII - The Jordan Valley — 23:23
9. 09 - Part 2 Chapter I - To Nablus — 20:30
10. 10 - Part 2 Chapter II - To Samaria — 32:52
11. 11 - Part 2 Chapter III - To Taanak and Megiddo — 37:30
12. 12 - Part 2 Chapter IV - Haifa and Carmel — 17:23
13. 13 - Part 2 Chapter V - Nazareth and Tabor — 30:04
14. 14 - Part 2 Chapter VI - The Sea of Galilee — 34:58
15. 15 - Part 2 Chapter VII - Tiberias and Besan — 29:16
16. 16 - Part 2 Chapter VIII - West of the Jordan — 33:26

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