02465cam a22003493u 4500 74499 UtSlPG 20260610134726.0 m cr n 260607r20241898utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Bary, Erwin von, 1846-1877 Le dernier rapport d'un Européen sur Ghât et les Touareg de l'Aïr Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-10-01 Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) "Le dernier rapport d'un Européen sur Ghât et les Touareg de l'Aïr" est a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work, authored by Erwin de Bary, offers an account of his observations and experiences during his travels in the Sahara, particularly focusing on the region of Ghât and the Tuareg people of the Aïr. It aims to shed light on the cultural, social, and environmental aspects of a relatively uncharted territory at that time. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Ghât, describing its fortress-like appearance and the lifestyle of its inhabitants, including the practices of the Tuareg people. De Bary portrays the city as a vibrant yet cautious place, filled with visitors eager to meet a doctor, and illustrates the social dynamics at play, especially the interactions between the local Tuareg tribes and the Turkish overseers. The text introduces key characters, including the governor, Es-Safi, and various Tuareg figures, while detailing the customs and laws governing this unique desert society. Through firsthand accounts of daily life and challenges faced by travelers in this remote region, the author aims to document the landscape and human behaviors with a scientific yet personal lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Fischbacher, 1898 Aïr (Niger) Tuaregs Ghat (Libya) Schirmer, Henri, 1862-1931 https://www.digitale-sammlungen.de/de/view/bsb11865988 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74499 115224 115224