The Edge of the Desert (Registro nro. 103397)
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| control field | 62573 |
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| 010 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
| LC control number | 24021417 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | DT |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Dunbar, Ianthe M. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Edge of the Desert |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2020 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
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| Media type term | computer |
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| Source | rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
| Source | rdacarrier |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2020-07-06 |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Kairouan -- Sects and superstitions -- An Arab wedding -- Sousse -- Passing through -- Sfax -- Oasis towns -- The sand diviner -- The circus -- Round about Gabès -- Customs -- Tunis. |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at<br/>https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images<br/>generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian<br/>Libraries) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Edge of the Desert" by Ianthe M. Dunbar is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich cultural landscape of Tunisia, offering a vivid tapestry of descriptions about its towns, customs, and people, notably through the insights of its narrator, who experiences the country as both an artist and an outsider. Dunbar's journey through Kairouan, along with reflections on the local traditions, architecture, and the lives of its inhabitants, sets the stage for a deeper examination of Eastern and Western cultural intersections. At the start of the narrative, the narrator embarks on a motor journey to Kairouan, detailing the picturesque landscape and the transition from the European to the deeply Eastern atmosphere of the city. As she arrives, she observes the striking architecture, mosques, and bustling souks, immersing herself in the local life. With her guide Hassan, she navigates through the crowded market streets, encounters traditional customs like the Turkish baths, and even witnesses oddities such as a snake charmer's act, all while reflecting on the blend of modernity and antiquity in the lifestyle and beliefs of the people she meets. This opening portion vividly establishes the essence of the journey that will unfold as the narrator seeks to capture the complex spirit of Tunisia through her art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Tunisia -- Description and travel |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Tunisia -- Social life and customs |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62573">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62573</a> |
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