The Fire of Desert Folk: The Account of a Journey Through Morocco (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163225257)

""The Fire of Desert Folk"" is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski, chronicling his journey through Morocco. The book explores the rich culture and history of the country, as well as its landscapes and people. Ossendowski recounts his experiences traveling through the Sahara desert, meeting nomadic tribes, and witnessing their customs and traditions. He also delves into the political and social issues facing Morocco at the time, including the country's struggle for independence from colonial powers. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, ""The Fire of Desert Folk"" provides a unique and immersive look into the world of North Africa.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.

Author: Ferdinand Ossendowski
ISBN-10: 1163225258
ISBN-13: 9781163225257
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 366
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d