Al'abri: Or The Tent Pitched is a novel written by Nathaniel Parker Willis and published in 1839. The story follows the travels of a young American man named Herbert, who embarks on a journey to the Middle East in search of adventure and enlightenment. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a Bedouin chief named Al'abri, who takes him under his wing and introduces him to the customs and traditions of the Arab world.Through his...