The Breath of the Desert the Account of a Journey Through Algeria and Tunisia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162772455)

""The Breath of the Desert"" is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski that recounts his journey through Algeria and Tunisia in the early 20th century. The book begins with Ossendowski's arrival in Algiers and follows his travels through the Sahara Desert, where he encounters various tribes, merchants, and landscapes. He describes the harsh conditions of the desert, the unique cultures and customs of the people he meets, and the challenges he faces during his journey. Ossendowski also provides historical and cultural context for the regions he visits, including the impact of French colonialism and the role of Islam in daily life. Overall, ""The Breath of the Desert"" offers a vivid and insightful account of a journey through North Africa during a time of great political and social change.1927. From the Preface: As I look back upon my journey through Algeria and Tunisia and, especially now, as I go through my notes for this volume-notes jotted down or elaborated in hotels, Government offices, native taverns, wayside Moorish cafes and markets; among beggars and the descendants of buccaneers; in palaces, in the houses, huts and tents of Berbers, Kabyles and Arabs; before the mosques; during hunting expeditions on the plains or among the peaks of the Jujura; amid Roman or Phoenician ruins or out on the limitless wastes of the Sahara-I realize how deeply I am indebted to the assistance and advice of others for much of my material. 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; The Love of a Sahara; and The Riddle of North Africa. 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: 116277245X
ISBN-13: 9781162772455
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 274
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d