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The Fire of Desert Folk

- The Account of a Journey Through Morocco

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The Fire of Desert Folk: The Account of a Journey Through Morocco is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski. The book details the author's journey through Morocco in the early 20th century, where he encountered the diverse cultures and traditions of the region. Ossendowski's observations are vividly depicted, capturing the essence of the Moroccan landscape and its people. He describes the bustling markets of Marrakech, the nomadic lifestyles of the Berber tribes, and the religious practices of the Muslim population. The book also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the French occupation of Morocco and the tensions between different ethnic groups. The Fire of Desert Folk provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Morocco, as well as the experiences of a Western traveler in a foreign land.1926. Dr. Ossendowski is a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer with a training for careful observation. Contents: Storms of the Sea-and of Hate; The Heirs of Phoenicia; The Primitive Races of the North; A Twelfth-Century Miracle-Worker; The City of the Moors; Among the Djinns; Over the Moroccan Frontier; Across Waterless Rivers; An Opal in an Emerald Setting; The Islamic Flame; Slavery-Black and Red; In an Outpost of the Rif; The Last Day in the City of Idris; Olympus and the Sons of the Prophet; In the City of the Black Tyrant; A Sultan�������s Palace O�������er a Pirates������� Nest; Magicians of the Market-Place; A Versailles Under Atlas Snows; As Women Live and Men Dine in Maghreb; A Feudal Atlas Tribe; White Swans on an Azure Shore; Two Worlds; and On the High Plateaus. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781432616199
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 368
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. april 2005
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 708 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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The Fire of Desert Folk: The Account of a Journey Through Morocco is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski. The book details the author's journey through Morocco in the early 20th century, where he encountered the diverse cultures and traditions of the region. Ossendowski's observations are vividly depicted, capturing the essence of the Moroccan landscape and its people. He describes the bustling markets of Marrakech, the nomadic lifestyles of the Berber tribes, and the religious practices of the Muslim population. The book also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the French occupation of Morocco and the tensions between different ethnic groups. The Fire of Desert Folk provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Morocco, as well as the experiences of a Western traveler in a foreign land.1926. Dr. Ossendowski is a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer with a training for careful observation. Contents: Storms of the Sea-and of Hate; The Heirs of Phoenicia; The Primitive Races of the North; A Twelfth-Century Miracle-Worker; The City of the Moors; Among the Djinns; Over the Moroccan Frontier; Across Waterless Rivers; An Opal in an Emerald Setting; The Islamic Flame; Slavery-Black and Red; In an Outpost of the Rif; The Last Day in the City of Idris; Olympus and the Sons of the Prophet; In the City of the Black Tyrant; A Sultan�������s Palace O�������er a Pirates������� Nest; Magicians of the Market-Place; A Versailles Under Atlas Snows; As Women Live and Men Dine in Maghreb; A Feudal Atlas Tribe; White Swans on an Azure Shore; Two Worlds; and On the High Plateaus. See other works available by this author from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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