The Reid, T. Wemyss (Thomas Wemyss) 1842-1905 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Land of the Bey: Being Impressions of Tunis under the French" by T. Wemyss Reid is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's personal experiences during a turbulent time in Tunis, as it was under the French occupation, reflecting on the cultural and political landscape of the country. It chronicles the author's journey from England to Tunis, highlighting the characters he encounters and the vivid impressions he collects along the way. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's voyage as he reacts to warnings from friends about the dangers awaiting him in war-torn Tunis. Despite their admonitions, the author's curiosity drives him towards the unfamiliar land. He provides a vivid account of travel scenes, including a colorful description of Marseilles, where his adventure began. The narrative combines humor with an air of adventure, as Reid prepares for the unpredictable journey ahead, setting the tone for a blend of personal insight and cultural commentary that unfolds throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-11-30 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library) Originally published: London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1882 Tunis (Tunisia) -- Description and travel DT London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1882 05008450 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b3124346 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72265 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b3124346 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72265 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72265