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100 1 _aBlackburn, Henry,
_d1830-1897
245 1 0 _aArtists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Artists and Arabs; Or, Sketching in Sunshine" by Henry Blackburn is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The text describes the experiences of an artist or a group of artists as they explore and sketch various landscapes, people, and cultures in North Africa, particularly Algeria. The work highlights the charm and beauty of places like the Val d'Aosta, Lago Maggiore, and finally Algeria, delving into the interplay between art, culture, and the stunning landscapes of the region. The opening portion sets the stage for an adventurous journey undertaken by a group of sketching artists during the waning art season in London. As they debate their winter destination, they decide on Algeria and embark on their expedition, detailing their travels across lakes and through sunlit landscapes. Blackburn's writing captures the anticipation of new experiences as they ultimately approach Algiers, describing the vivid sights and the eclectic atmosphere that mark their arrival in this exotic locale. The narrative provides an atmospheric introduction to the interplay of cultures, landscapes, and artistic endeavor that unfolds throughout their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlgeria -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45380
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