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100 1 _aReid, T. Wemyss
_q(Thomas Wemyss),
_d1842-1905
245 1 4 _aThe land of the Bey
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
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-11-30
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1882
653 _aTunis (Tunisia) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b3124346
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72265
999 _c112990
_d112990