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100 1 _aRennell of Rodd, Francis James Rennell Rodd, Baron,
_d1895-1978
245 1 0 _aPeople of the veil
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
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 2024-11-21
508 _aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library/University of California)
520 _a"People of the Veil" by Francis Rennell Rodd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the habits and organization of the Wandering Tuareg tribes in the Central Sahara, particularly focusing on their way of life in the Air mountains. Through Rodd’s investigative journey, the work aims to shed light on the cultural and social structures of the Tuareg people, as well as their historical interactions with surrounding communities. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Sahara, where Rodd expresses his intention to delve into the ecological and anthropological aspects of the region. He reflects on his own travel experiences and emphasizes the significance of the Tuareg tribes, who have long occupied the arid landscapes of the Sahara. Rodd discusses geographical distinctions within the Sahara, differentiating between its various terrains, and introduces the complexities of life in the Air mountains. He hints at the social hierarchy among the Tuareg, the unique features of their dress, particularly the veiled appearance of men, and the ways these tribes have adapted to their challenging environment. This opening portion establishes a foundation for understanding the intricate relationships between the landscape, culture, and history of the people who inhabit this unique region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Macmillan and co., 1926
653 _aAïr (Niger)
653 _aTuaregs
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.32106012747694
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74774
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