 fantasia" was given to celebrate the circumcision of the village children, who, undergoing the same operation in company, may, if they can, laugh at one another : this event occasions as much rejoicing to the Mohammedan parents as the christening of...  Notes, During a Visit to Egypt, Nubia, the Oasis, Mount Sinai, and Jerusalem - Sida 29efter Sir Frederick Henniker - 1823 - 340 sidorObegränsad förhandsgranskning - Om den här boken
 | Ralph Griffiths, George Edward Griffiths - 1823 - 572 sidor
...to Damietta abounds with several pleasant adventures; and he also witnessed a singular ceremony. ' The sound of music led us on shore at the village...innocently, handling some long poles, with which they prei tended to strike at one another, but gave a minute's notice as to what part of the body was the... | |
 | Sir Frederick Henniker - 1824 - 380 sidor
...fantasia" was given to celebrate the Eastern religious rights inflicted on childrenV an event which occasions as much rejoicing to the Mohammedan parents...christening of a son and heir in Christendom. Two drum* and two squeaking pipes formed the band. Eight Villagers were very awkwardly, but very innocently,... | |
 | 1824 - 552 sidor
...another : this event occasions as much rejoicing to the Mohammedan parents, as the christening of a SOB and heir in Christendom ; two drums and two squeaking pipes formed the hand ; eight villagers were very awkwardly, but very innocently, handling some long poles, with which... | |
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