02046cam a22003133u 4500 23418 UtSlPG 20260610133534.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 Desert Air : 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-08 Produced by David Widger "Desert Air" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the effects of climate and environment on human nature, particularly focusing on the psychological transformation that individuals experience in exotic and extreme settings. Set against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert, the narrative delves into human behavior under the influence of such an intense atmosphere. The plot follows the narrator and his acquaintance, Henry Marnier, as they embark on a journey to Beni-Kouidar, a remote town in the Sahara. The narrator observes Marnier, who is depicted as a serious and intellectual young man, undergo a significant change upon exposure to the exhilarating desert air. As they navigate their experiences in the town, including encounters with local culture and a strange dancer named Algia, Marnier becomes increasingly entranced by the atmosphere, leading to a tragic outcome when he is found murdered in a sandstorm. The story culminates in a chilling reflection on how the elements can reshape a person's desires and actions, ultimately resulting in unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Sahara -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23418 64470 64470