Three Women of Herat
afghanistan 1973-77
$31.55
- Paperback
280 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2022
Summary
A Window into Afghan Lives: Three Women of Herat
In 1973, before upheaval transformed Afghanistan, Veronica, a young musician married to a scholar, found herself in Herat, a city steeped in history near the Persian frontier. Determined to connect with local women beyond the expatriate circle, she embarked on a journey of friendship that offered a rare glimpse into the hidden world of Afghan female society.
This remarkable story follows the development of these unique bonds, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780601977 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1780601972 |
| Series: | Eland classics |
| Author: | Veronica Doubleday |
| Publisher: | Eland Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Eland Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 366g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
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About The Author
Veronica Doubleday
Veronica Doubleday is a respected ethno-musicologist. She first travelled to Herat with her husband, John Baily, during the main period of his research into traditional Afghan music. She continues to perform the songs she learned in Afghanistan and writes frequently on the country. Since this book was written, she has returned to Herat twice, in 1994 and 2004.
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