Name: North Africa and the desert. Scenes and moods (en Inglés)
SKU: 67346768
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Author: George Edward Woodberry
ISBN: 9789374594957

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North Africa and the desert. Scenes and moods (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Alpha Edition

Autor

George Edward Woodberry

Año

2026

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

152

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x0.8 cm

ISBN13

9789374594957

North Africa and the desert. Scenes and moods (en Inglés)

George Edward Woodberry (Autor) · Alpha Edition · Tapa Blanda

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A shimmer of heat rises from the endless sands, where the silence of the Sahara is broken only by the whisper of wind and the shifting moods of an ancient landscape. In this evocative travel memoir, the reader is drawn into the heart of north Africa, tracing the solitary paths of desert exploration at a time when much of the continent remained a mystery to outsiders. The work captures the stark beauty and subtle drama of African landscape descriptions, conjuring the golden expanse of dunes, the shadowed oases, and the fleeting human encounters that colour the vastness with moments of intimacy and wonder. With a keen eye for the interplay between scenery and spirit, the narrative immerses the reader in the unique atmosphere of early 20th century travel, where each day's journey unfolds against a backdrop of cultural impressions and shifting light.

Rooted in thoughtful observation rather than spectacle, the book offers a nuanced portrait of the Sahara desert narrative, blending lyrical reflection with precise detail. The author's sensitivity to mood and atmosphere transforms each scene, inviting the reader to experience not only the physical journey but the internal landscapes shaped by solitude, awe, and the quiet tension between traveller and terrain. The result is a work that stands apart from typical travelogue north Africa accounts, offering instead a meditation on place, perception, and the enduring allure of the unknown.

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, appealing to those drawn to historical travel literature, desert scenery, and the enduring fascination of African desert journeys.