Contents. vii 



CHAPTER XXVI. 



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Eeligion of tlio Bedouiiis confined to a belief iu God — They have no 

 ceremonial observances — Their oaths — They are -without belief 

 in a future life — Their superstitious are few — Their morality an 

 absolute code — Their niarria^'es ...... 216 



CHAPTER XXVII. 



Political constitution of the Bedouins— Their liberty— Their equality 

 — Their intolerance of authority — Their rules of warfare — Their 

 blood feuds 229 



CHAPTER XXYIII. 



Arab horse-breedmg — Obscurity respecting it — There is no Nejdean 

 breed — Picture of the Anazeh horse — He is a bold jumper — Is 

 a fast horse for his size— His nerve excellent, and his temper — 

 Causes of deterioration — How the Bedouins judge a horse — 

 Their system of breeding and training — Their horsemanship in- 

 different — Their prejudices — Pedigree of the thoroughbred Ara- 

 bian horse .......... 243 



POSTSCRIPT. 



Scheme of a Euphrates Valley Eailway. — Of river communication. 

 — The Turkish sytem of government. — Its partial success. — 

 Its failings — A gi;ess at the future ...... 27 



