Au Sahara : Illustré d'après des photographies de l'auteur by Hugues Le Roux
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| Author | Le Roux, Hugues, 1860-1925 |
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| Title | Au Sahara : Illustré d'après des photographies de l'auteur |
| Original Publication | France: Flammarion, 1891. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Summary | "Au Sahara : Illustré d'après des photographies de l'auteur" by Hugues Le Roux is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventurous journey through Algeria and the Sahara, detailing the landscapes, cultures, and encounters he experiences along the way. It offers a vivid portrayal of a time when European curiosity about the East was increasingly awakening, capturing the essence of a region that straddles both beauty and adversity. The opening of the narrative begins with a reflective scene set in Tangier, where the author contemplates the allure and mystery of the Moroccan landscape contrasted with the ennui of Paris. Prompted by a friend's invitation to explore the region, Le Roux describes his eventual decision to embark on the journey despite his initial reluctance. As he travels from Paris to Algeria, the descriptions paint a picture of the vibrant yet tumultuous life along the rail lines, filled with curious characters and cultural intricacies. The author keenly observes the juxtaposition of European influence with local traditions, setting the stage for deeper exploration into the Sahara's heart and the experiences that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Sahara -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70754 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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