This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03029167
Title: Mountain life in Algeria
Original Publication: London: Kegan Paul, Trench, & co., 1882.
Note: Illustrated by the author.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Mountain Life in Algeria" by Edgar Barclay is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the author's exploration of the Kabylie region, a mountainous area inhabited by an indigenous Berber people distinct from the Arabs, and offers insights into their customs, landscape, and daily life. The author aims not only to inspire interest in this lesser-known region among potential tourists but also to document the beauty and simplicity of the kabyle lifestyle. At the start of the book, Barclay introduces the geography of Algeria and the unique culture of the Kabyle people, emphasizing their hospitality customs and traditional dwelling structures. He describes his preparations to traverse the mountainous terrain with his companion Muirhead, as well as their amusing encounters with local inhabitants. The duo sets out on their journey to the Aïth Ménguellath tribe and begins to observe the scenic beauty of the region, noting the flourishing landscapes, the agricultural practices of the Kabyles, and their rustic lifestyle that seems to retain elements of ancient rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barclay, Edgar, 1842-1913
EBook No.: 71379
Published: Aug 10, 2023
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
Subject: Algeria -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03029167
Title: Mountain life in Algeria
Original Publication: London: Kegan Paul, Trench, & co., 1882.
Note: Illustrated by the author.
Credits: Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Mountain Life in Algeria" by Edgar Barclay is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the author's exploration of the Kabylie region, a mountainous area inhabited by an indigenous Berber people distinct from the Arabs, and offers insights into their customs, landscape, and daily life. The author aims not only to inspire interest in this lesser-known region among potential tourists but also to document the beauty and simplicity of the kabyle lifestyle. At the start of the book, Barclay introduces the geography of Algeria and the unique culture of the Kabyle people, emphasizing their hospitality customs and traditional dwelling structures. He describes his preparations to traverse the mountainous terrain with his companion Muirhead, as well as their amusing encounters with local inhabitants. The duo sets out on their journey to the Aïth Ménguellath tribe and begins to observe the scenic beauty of the region, noting the flourishing landscapes, the agricultural practices of the Kabyles, and their rustic lifestyle that seems to retain elements of ancient rural communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barclay, Edgar, 1842-1913
EBook No.: 71379
Published: Aug 10, 2023
Downloads: 176
Language: English
Subject: Algeria -- Description and travel
Subject: Algeria -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.