Project Gutenberg 2023-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 237 Woodberry, George Edward 1855 1930 14008090 North Africa and the desert : $b Scenes and moods $aUnited States :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1914. Tunisian days -- Tlemcen -- Figuig -- Tougourt -- Scenes and visions -- On the mat -- Djerba -- Tripoli. Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "North Africa and the Desert: Scenes and Moods" by George Edward Woodberry is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the landscapes, cultures, and historical depths of North Africa, particularly focusing on Tunis and its intricate connection to the Arab world. It provides insightful observations on the local customs, architecture, and the spirituality of its people, reflecting Woodberry's fascination with this vibrant yet complex region. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Tunis through the eyes of the author as he arrives and describes the view of the coastline, complete with historical allusions to Carthage and other significant landmarks. His initial impressions blend visuals of natural beauty with a sense of historical reverie, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Arab culture and daily life. As Woodberry traverses the streets of Tunis during significant religious celebrations, he observes the joyful expressions of the locals, their rich cultural practices, and the striking contrasts between the solemnity of the landscape and the vibrancy of the community, encapsulating the essence of his travels and the profound impact they have on his understanding of this enigmatic land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/northafricadeser0000wood 20230223104159woodberry 1914 US Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Africa, North -- Description and travel Sahara -- Description and travel DT Text Category: Travel Writing 474352 2025-06-27T14:03:13.518354 text/html 473409 2023-02-28T17:54:04 text/html 448363 2025-06-27T14:03:18.164375 application/epub+zip 455790 2025-06-27T14:03:14.318429 application/epub+zip 250203 2025-06-27T14:03:13.913354 application/epub+zip 576478 2025-06-27T14:03:21.576368 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 551683 2025-06-27T14:03:17.826380 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 462193 2025-06-27T14:03:13.066413 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 461954 2023-02-28T17:54:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18302 2025-06-27T14:03:21.893330 application/rdf+xml 12386 2025-06-27T14:03:14.028369 image/jpeg 1774 2025-06-27T14:03:13.969352 image/jpeg 179957 2023-02-28T17:54:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 430437 2023-02-28T17:54:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 431799 2025-06-27T14:03:13.560366 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 en.wikipedia