The Passing of Morocco by Frederick Ferdinand Moore
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Frederick Ferdinand, 1881-1947 |
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| Title | The Passing of Morocco |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1908. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Out of Gibraltar -- Nights on a roof -- Dead men and dogs -- With the Foreign Legion -- No quarter -- The Holy War -- Forced marches -- Tangier -- Raisuli protected by Great Britain -- Down the coast -- At Rabat -- The pirate city of Salli -- Many wives -- God save the Sultan! -- Many Sultans -- The British in Morocco. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the librarians at South Dakota State University for providing a high-res scan of the map, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Passing of Morocco" by Frederick Ferdinand Moore is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The author chronicles his experiences as a special correspondent during a tumultuous period in Morocco, focusing on the political unrest and conflicts surrounding French invasion and control over the region. The narrative provides insights into the local culture, tribal conflicts, and the impacts of colonialism from the perspective of a foreign observer. The opening of the work introduces the author’s arrival in Gibraltar and subsequent journey to Morocco, highlighting his anticipation of observing the brewing conflicts firsthand. He describes the social dynamics at play, including tensions between Muslims and Europeans, and portrays a vivid picture of the landscape as he arrives in Tangier. The initial chapters set the stage for the unfolding events, hinting at the mix of adventure and peril that awaits him while detailing the environment and local characters he encounters along the way. The account promises a blend of personal insights and historical commentary, making it a valuable read for those interested in colonial history and cultural explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Morocco -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Morocco -- Foreign relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66521 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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