""The Heart of Lebanon" is an English translation of a work by the Lebanese-American writer, Amin al-RIhani. His journeys from his own village of Freike into the mountains of Lebanon allow him to tell the stories of people, villages, and monuments-each journey offering depictions of spectacular scenery and a fascinating cast of characters"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "Originally published in Arabic as Qalb Lubnan. Edited by Ameen Albert Rihani, 5th ed. (Beirut: Dar al-Kitab al-Lubnani, 1975)."

Foreword to the English Translation / May Rihani -- On the Names of People and Places / Roger Allen -- Introduction to the 1975 Edition / Ameen Albert Rihani -- First Journey: To the Cedars -- Second Journey: Wherever the Road Wishes -- Third Journey: Jbeil Country (Byblos) -- Fourth Journey: The Cedars of Jaj -- Fifth Journey: To Laqlouq -- Sixth Journey: Afqa -- Seventh Journey: Amcheet -- Eighth Journey: Gharzouz -- Ninth Journey: In the Recesses of Time -- Translator's Afterword / Roger Allen.