{"product_id":"hi-jolly-the-camel-corps-a-syrian-american-odyssey-paperback","title":"Hi Jolly \u0026 The Camel Corps: A Syrian American Odyssey - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKamal Khalaf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHi Jolly \u0026amp; The Camel Corps: A Syrian American Odyssey\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the mid-19th century, the \u003cb\u003eU.S. Army\u003c\/b\u003e launched one of the most ambitious and unconventional \u003cb\u003emilitary experiments\u003c\/b\u003e in American history-\u003cb\u003eimporting camels\u003c\/b\u003e to conquer the \u003cb\u003eharsh deserts\u003c\/b\u003e of the Southwest. At the heart of this bold venture stood \u003cb\u003eHadji Ali\u003c\/b\u003e, known to history as \u003cb\u003eHi Jolly\u003c\/b\u003e, a skilled camel driver from Syria who became an unlikely figure in the American frontier. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHi Jolly \u0026amp; The Camel Corps: A Syrian American Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping historical account that brings to life the incredible story of an \u003cb\u003eimmigrant's journey\u003c\/b\u003e from the bustling ports of Smyrna to the Great American desert. As \u003cb\u003eone of the first documented Syrian Americans\u003c\/b\u003e, Hi Jolly's story is one of adaptation, survival, and perseverance in a land that saw him as both an outsider and a pioneer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book explores: \u003cbr\u003e✅ The origins of the \u003cb\u003eCamel Corps experiment\u003c\/b\u003e and its visionary backers, including Jefferson Davis.\u003cbr\u003e✅ The \u003cb\u003etrials and triumphs\u003c\/b\u003e of training camels for military use in the American Southwest.\u003cbr\u003e✅ Hi Jolly's \u003cb\u003epersonal struggles and legacy\u003c\/b\u003e as a Middle Eastern immigrant navigating frontier life.\u003cbr\u003e✅ The \u003cb\u003emystery of the camels left behind\u003c\/b\u003e, their transformation into legend, and the haunting tales of the \"Red Ghost.\"\u003cbr\u003e✅ The construction of the \u003cb\u003eHi Jolly Monument\u003c\/b\u003e and his enduring status as an Old West folk hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending military history, immigrant experience, and forgotten frontier lore, this book is \u003cb\u003ea must-read for history enthusiasts, adventure lovers, and those fascinated by untold stories of the American West\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in a forgotten chapter of American history-order your copy today!\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 302\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53387476402483,"sku":"9798313168968","price":31.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/HlvG-uWNRo9798313168968.webp?v=1779440176","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/hi-jolly-the-camel-corps-a-syrian-american-odyssey-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}