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100 1 _aMansfield, M. F.
_q(Milburg Francisco),
_d1871-
245 1 0 _aIn the Land of Mosques & Minarets
246 1 _aIn the Land of Mosques and Minarets
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-27
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"In the Land of Mosques & Minarets" by Francis Miltoun is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the author's explorations and experiences across North Africa, particularly focusing on Algeria and Tunisia, and it aims to provide a vivid portrayal of the region's culture, landscapes, people, and contrasts in lifestyle. Through personal anecdotes and observations, the author invites readers to experience the rich tapestry of sights and sounds, from the majestic mosques to the bustling bazaars. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the challenges of traveling in North Africa, acknowledging the discomforts and limitations while simultaneously highlighting the allure of the exotic landscape. The journey begins in Marseilles, where the writer sets out for a deep exploration of the African Mediterranean coastline, portraying the anticipation of discovering the "real" North Africa beyond the touristy conventions. Miltoun emphasizes the importance of understanding the local cultures and stepping off the beaten path to experience the true essence of the land, setting the stage for the detailed observations and insights that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica, North -- Description and travel
653 _aTunisia -- Description and travel
653 _aAlgeria -- Description and travel
700 1 _aMcManus, Blanche,
_d1869-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46705
999 _c87544
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