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Title: Vingt jours en Tunisie
Original Publication: Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1884.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Vingt jours en Tunisie" by Paul Arène is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his time in Tunisia, offering a vivid glimpse into the culture, history, and local life of the region. Through the lens of a French traveler, the narrative explores the interactions between Europeans and the local populations, presenting a blend of humor, history, and personal anecdotes. At the start of the text, the protagonist, who is preparing for a journey, reflects on the oppressive heat of Tunis in August, where he looks forward to cultural encounters and adventures. His departure from Marseille is filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension as he anticipates discovering a land rich in history. He engages in conversations with friends that reveal local customs and legends, including anecdotes about piracy and the historical significance of certain locations. The journey is packed with sensory experiences, depicting sights, sounds, and tastes that characterize the vibrant culture of Tunisia. The protagonist also encounters a fascinating array of local characters that enrich his understanding of this exotic destination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arène, Paul, 1843-1896
EBook No.: 75517
Published: Mar 3, 2025
Downloads: 260
Language: French
Subject: Tunisia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Vingt jours en Tunisie
Original Publication: Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1884.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Vingt jours en Tunisie" by Paul Arène is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his time in Tunisia, offering a vivid glimpse into the culture, history, and local life of the region. Through the lens of a French traveler, the narrative explores the interactions between Europeans and the local populations, presenting a blend of humor, history, and personal anecdotes. At the start of the text, the protagonist, who is preparing for a journey, reflects on the oppressive heat of Tunis in August, where he looks forward to cultural encounters and adventures. His departure from Marseille is filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension as he anticipates discovering a land rich in history. He engages in conversations with friends that reveal local customs and legends, including anecdotes about piracy and the historical significance of certain locations. The journey is packed with sensory experiences, depicting sights, sounds, and tastes that characterize the vibrant culture of Tunisia. The protagonist also encounters a fascinating array of local characters that enrich his understanding of this exotic destination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Arène, Paul, 1843-1896
EBook No.: 75517
Published: Mar 3, 2025
Downloads: 260
Language: French
Subject: Tunisia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.