Oasis and Simoon: The Account of a Journey Through Algeria and Tunisia

By Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski

Book Overview

""Oasis and Simoon"" is a travelogue written by Ferdinand Ossendowski, detailing his journey through Algeria and Tunisia in the early 20th century. The book describes his experiences as he travels through the Sahara Desert, visiting various oases and encountering the harsh conditions of the desert landscape. Ossendowski's observations of the people, customs, and cultures of the region are detailed, as he documents his encounters with various tribes and individuals, including Bedouins and Berbers. The book also includes descriptions of the natural environment, including the unique flora and fauna of the desert. Overall, ""Oasis and Simoon"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of North Africa during a time of great change and upheaval.1927. The Russian, Dr. Ossendowski, was a man of long and diverse experience as a scientist and writer whose training for careful observation helps put the stamp of accuracy and reliability on his accounts. He is best- known for his book, Beast, Men and Gods. Contents: The City of the Pirates; Away to the Desert; In the Babylon of the Sahara; Through the Land of the Simoon; When Africa was Rome; Under the Spell of Numidian Kings; The Mediterranean of St. Augustine; The Heritage of Carthaginian Rulers; In the City of Dido and Salammbo; Among the Proud Highlanders of Kabylia; The Tale of Akub Ben Gmali; and The Love of a Sahara. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417925272
• ISBN13: 9781417925278
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"