Memoirs of an Arabian princess

Description:

The memoir of Princess Siti Salamah binti Said who took the name Emily after her conversion to Christianity. She a was a daughter of Sayyid Said; the Sultan of Muscat & Zanzibar. In this book, the life of royal harem was described in detail and the arabian everday life also included. The author eloped with Ruete, a german trader & settled down in Hamburg. German Chanchellor Prince Bismark had thought to use her . Eventually the idea was dropped. The existence of Princess Salamah identity had been verified by British official of African colonies.

subjects: Social life and custom,  Princess of Oman & Zanzibar,  Zanzibar,  Social life and customs

People: Princess Salamah bt Said nee Emily Ruete,  Sultan Bargash,  Otto Von Bismarck

Places: Zanzibar,  Aden,  Hamburg,  London

Times: 19th century