Preface
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After my book was completed, I asked a Syrian Christian
(who must remain anonymous because of possible retaliation
against his relatives abroad) and the Reverend and Mrs. Karl
M. Baehr to read the manuscript critically. My thanks also go
to these Christian and Arab friends for their suggestions. However, it must be pointed out that the responsibility for this
book—text and illustrations—is entirely mine.
April 9,1951
JOHN ROY CARLSON