02701cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000220012624500270014826400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150501890039250801870058152014110076853400450217965300380222465300390226285600430230199900190234462573UtSlPG20260610134436.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a24021417  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aDunbar, Ianthe M.14aThe Edge of the Desert 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-07-060 aKairouan -- Sects and superstitions -- An Arab wedding -- Sousse -- Passing through -- Sfax -- Oasis towns -- The sand diviner -- The circus -- Round about Gabès -- Customs -- Tunis.  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
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Libraries)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTunisia -- Description and travel  aTunisia -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62573  c103397d103397