Project Gutenberg 2020-07-06 Public domain in the USA. 152 Dunbar, Ianthe M. 24021417 The Edge of the Desert Kairouan -- Sects and superstitions -- An Arab wedding -- Sousse -- Passing through -- Sfax -- Oasis towns -- The sand diviner -- The circus -- Round about Gabès -- Customs -- Tunis. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Edge of the Desert" by Ianthe M. Dunbar is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This book explores the rich cultural landscape of Tunisia, offering a vivid tapestry of descriptions about its towns, customs, and people, notably through the insights of its narrator, who experiences the country as both an artist and an outsider. Dunbar's journey through Kairouan, along with reflections on the local traditions, architecture, and the lives of its inhabitants, sets the stage for a deeper examination of Eastern and Western cultural intersections. At the start of the narrative, the narrator embarks on a motor journey to Kairouan, detailing the picturesque landscape and the transition from the European to the deeply Eastern atmosphere of the city. As she arrives, she observes the striking architecture, mosques, and bustling souks, immersing herself in the local life. With her guide Hassan, she navigates through the crowded market streets, encounters traditional customs like the Turkish baths, and even witnesses oddities such as a snake charmer's act, all while reflecting on the blend of modernity and antiquity in the lifestyle and beliefs of the people she meets. This opening portion vividly establishes the essence of the journey that will unfold as the narrator seeks to capture the complex spirit of Tunisia through her art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tunisia -- Description and travel Tunisia -- Social life and customs DT Text Category: Travel Writing 233017 2025-06-25T04:03:16.526962 text/html 210467 2024-10-18T04:18:32 text/html 1133581 2025-06-25T04:03:20.112945 application/epub+zip 1134775 2025-06-25T04:03:17.257023 application/epub+zip 139025 2025-06-25T04:03:16.850964 application/epub+zip 1207869 2025-06-25T04:03:22.551954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1180316 2025-06-25T04:03:19.712980 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187162 2022-09-28T08:06:41.233554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209878 2025-06-25T04:03:16.222010 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190041 2024-10-18T04:18:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16690 2025-06-25T04:03:22.675004 application/rdf+xml 11099 2025-06-25T04:03:16.939955 image/jpeg 1566 2025-06-25T04:03:16.894960 image/jpeg 1052348 2025-06-25T04:03:16.598996 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog