On the Road to Damascus 1936 - Paperback

by Nancy Fullwood (Author)

On the Road to Damascus 1936 is a historical fiction novel written by Nancy Fullwood. The story is set in 1936 and follows the journey of a young woman named Elizabeth as she travels to Damascus, Syria. Elizabeth is an English nurse who has been sent to work at a hospital in Damascus. Along the way, she meets a group of travelers who are also heading to Damascus, including an American journalist named Jack and a Syrian doctor named Ali. As they journey together, Elizabeth learns about the complex political and cultural landscape of Syria during this time period. The group encounters various challenges and dangers on their journey, including a sandstorm and an attack by bandits. Throughout the novel, Elizabeth must confront her own prejudices and assumptions about the people and culture of Syria, and she begins to see the world in a new light. On the Road to Damascus 1936 is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of cultural exchange, identity, and the power of human connection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.