Oasis and Simoon: The Account of a Journey Through Algeria and Tunisia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162786582)

Oasis and Simoon: The Account of a Journey Through Algeria and Tunisia is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski. The book chronicles the author's journey through the North African countries of Algeria and Tunisia in the early 20th century. Ossendowski provides a vivid and detailed description of his experiences, including the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way. The book covers a range of topics, from the history and politics of the region to the customs and traditions of the local inhabitants. Ossendowski also delves into the challenges and dangers of travel in the desert, including encounters with sandstorms and bandits. Throughout the book, the author's love for adventure and exploration shines through, as he seeks to uncover the mysteries and wonders of these fascinating countries. Overall, Oasis and Simoon is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in travel, history, and culture.1927. The Russian, Dr. Ossendowski, was a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer whose training for careful observation helps put the stamp of accuracy and reliability on his accounts. He is best- known for his book, Beast, Men and Gods. Contents: The City of the Pirates; Away to the Desert; In the Babylon of the Sahara; Through the Land of the Simoon; When Africa was Rome; Under the Spell of Numidian Kings; The Mediterranean of St. Augustine; The Heritage of Carthaginian Rulers; In the City of Dido and Salammbo; Among the Proud Highlanders of Kabylia; The Tale of Akub Ben Gmali; and The Love of a Sahara. See other titles by this author available 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.

Author: Ferdinand Ossendowski
ISBN-10: 1162786582
ISBN-13: 9781162786582
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d