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100 1 _aWoodberry, George Edward,
_d1855-1930
245 1 0 _aNorth Africa and the desert
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-28
505 0 _aTunisian days -- Tlemcen -- Figuig -- Tougourt -- Scenes and visions -- On the mat -- Djerba -- Tripoli.
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"North Africa and the Desert: Scenes and Moods" by George Edward Woodberry is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the landscapes, cultures, and historical depths of North Africa, particularly focusing on Tunis and its intricate connection to the Arab world. It provides insightful observations on the local customs, architecture, and the spirituality of its people, reflecting Woodberry's fascination with this vibrant yet complex region. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Tunis through the eyes of the author as he arrives and describes the view of the coastline, complete with historical allusions to Carthage and other significant landmarks. His initial impressions blend visuals of natural beauty with a sense of historical reverie, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Arab culture and daily life. As Woodberry traverses the streets of Tunis during significant religious celebrations, he observes the joyful expressions of the locals, their rich cultural practices, and the striking contrasts between the solemnity of the landscape and the vibrancy of the community, encapsulating the essence of his travels and the profound impact they have on his understanding of this enigmatic land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914
653 _aAfrica, North -- Description and travel
653 _aSahara -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/northafricadeser0000wood
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70171
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