Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd (1839) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781167537486 : 1167537483 : 10 Sep 2010 : Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd is a novel written by Nathaniel Parker Willis and originally published in 1839. The story follows the adventures of a young American traveler named Clarence as he journeys through the Middle East. Along the way, he meets a group of Bedouins who take him in and teach him about their way of life. Clarence becomes enamored with the Bedouin culture and falls in love with a beautiful Arab woman named Al'Abri. However, their romance is complicated by cultural differences and the disapproval of Al'Abri's family. The novel explores themes of cross-cultural understanding, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It also provides a vivid depiction of life in the Middle East during the 19th century, including descriptions of landscapes, customs, and religious practices. Overall, Al'Abri Or The Tent Pitch'd is a captivating and insightful work of fiction th