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Uniform Title: Marocco. English
Title: Morocco, Its People and Places
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Tangiers -- Had-el-Garbia -- Tleta de Reissana -- Alkazar-el-Kebir -- Ben-Auda -- Karia-el-Abbassi -- Beni-Hassan -- Sidi-Hassem -- Zeguta -- From Zeguta to Sagat -- Fez -- Mechinez -- On the Sebù -- Arzilla.
Credits: E-text prepared by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Morocco, Its People and Places" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel literature work written in the late 19th century. The book vividly chronicles the author's experiences and observations as he visits Morocco, particularly focusing on Tangiers and its diverse populace. De Amicis encapsulates the rich cultural landscape, illustrating the stark contrasts between European and Moroccan life through his encounters with the local people, their customs, and the architectural grandeur and decay of their cities. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's journey, commencing with his initial arrival in Tangiers from Gibraltar. De Amicis details the stark change in atmosphere, noting his feelings of apprehension amidst the unfamiliar, exotic surroundings. The crowd of Arabs at the shore, the distinctive clothing of the locals, and the sights and smells of the city all contribute to his overwhelming sense of curiosity and dislocation. Through his descriptive prose, the reader is immersed in Tangiers’ vibrant scenes: from the bustling market square where different cultures intersect, to the melancholic figures of the townsfolk and the contrasts with European civilization. This compelling introduction lays the groundwork for a narrative that promises exploration of the profound cultural nuances and landscapes of Morocco. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908
Translator: Tilton, Caroline
EBook No.: 57206
Published: May 25, 2018
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Morocco -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Marocco. English
Title: Morocco, Its People and Places
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Tangiers -- Had-el-Garbia -- Tleta de Reissana -- Alkazar-el-Kebir -- Ben-Auda -- Karia-el-Abbassi -- Beni-Hassan -- Sidi-Hassem -- Zeguta -- From Zeguta to Sagat -- Fez -- Mechinez -- On the Sebù -- Arzilla.
Credits: E-text prepared by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Morocco, Its People and Places" by Edmondo De Amicis is a travel literature work written in the late 19th century. The book vividly chronicles the author's experiences and observations as he visits Morocco, particularly focusing on Tangiers and its diverse populace. De Amicis encapsulates the rich cultural landscape, illustrating the stark contrasts between European and Moroccan life through his encounters with the local people, their customs, and the architectural grandeur and decay of their cities. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's journey, commencing with his initial arrival in Tangiers from Gibraltar. De Amicis details the stark change in atmosphere, noting his feelings of apprehension amidst the unfamiliar, exotic surroundings. The crowd of Arabs at the shore, the distinctive clothing of the locals, and the sights and smells of the city all contribute to his overwhelming sense of curiosity and dislocation. Through his descriptive prose, the reader is immersed in Tangiers’ vibrant scenes: from the bustling market square where different cultures intersect, to the melancholic figures of the townsfolk and the contrasts with European civilization. This compelling introduction lays the groundwork for a narrative that promises exploration of the profound cultural nuances and landscapes of Morocco. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908
Translator: Tilton, Caroline
EBook No.: 57206
Published: May 25, 2018
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Morocco -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.