Narrative of the residence of Fatalla Sayeghir among the wandering Arabs of the great desert
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Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
26.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
118
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,7 cm
Gewicht
184 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-859-7
A caravan's shadow stretches across the endless sands as dusk falls over the Arabian desert, the air thick with the scent of campfire smoke and distant promise. In this evocative account, a French traveller's sojourn among the Bedouin tribes unfolds against the stark beauty and silent peril of the great desert, offering a rare glimpse into nineteenth century exploration and the intricate fabric of nomadic life. Through keen observation and genuine curiosity, the narrative draws readers into a world shaped by hospitality, hardship, and the unyielding rhythms of nature. The customs and rituals of the desert tribes are captured with remarkable clarity, revealing both the dignity and the daily realities of a people whose existence is inseparable from the shifting sands. This is more than a travel memoir; it is a living document of Middle East journeys undertaken at a time when few Europeans had ventured so deeply into the heart of Bedouin culture. The author's encounters-by turns tense, reflective, and deeply human-illuminate the enduring connections between landscape and identity, and the subtle negotiations required to earn trust among the wandering Arabs. With each page, the reader is invited to witness the stark contrasts of desert life: the loneliness of vast horizons, the warmth of shared bread, the delicate codes of honour and hospitality, and the resilience demanded by the great desert itself. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to historical travel accounts, oriental travelogues, and the enduring allure of exploration, this volume offers a window into a vanished world-one whose echoes still shape our understanding of the Middle East and its peoples.
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