We Maried an Englishman

314 pages; 33 chapters; pages tight; moderate page wear; page edges cut rough and slightly darkened. previous owner name inked on front end paper. Numerous b/w drawings by the artist sisters; Beige linen-like hard covers with cartoon like illustration on front; black lettering on spine. minor shelf wear; White lettering on blue, black and white background of dust jacket. Some tears on dj edges; fading, creases; some yellowing and rubbing. photo of twin authors on back dj. Story of Ruth who married an Englishman-then sister, Helen, went with them to Iraq-Baghdad to "the Garden of Eden" area of the Tigris. They encounterd the life of the Sheikhs, Arabs, social activities and amenities of the Arab civilization. Book is a gay and humorous record of their unusual experiences of a mythical setting, desert pets, domestic problems and other adventures. RARE VINTAGE COPY.