By The Waters Of Carthage (1906)

By Norma Lorimer

Book Overview

By The Waters Of Carthage is a novel written by Norma Lorimer and originally published in 1906. The story is set in Tunisia during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Rachel Guest. Rachel travels to Tunisia with her father, who is seeking to improve his health, and falls in love with a French soldier named Jean Marie. However, their love is complicated by the cultural differences between them and the political turmoil of the time, as Tunisia is under French colonial rule. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures, as well as the historical context of colonialism and imperialism in North Africa. Lorimer's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Tunisian landscape and its sensitive portrayal of the characters' emotional struggles. By The Waters Of Carthage is considered a classic of early 20th century literature and a significant work in the genre of colonial romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436795206
• ISBN13: 9781436795203
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"