Children of the Desert (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Marion F. Smithes

 
9781331698968: Children of the Desert (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore intimate travels through Sahara oasis towns.

This collection follows everyday life in places like El Kantara and Biskra, inviting you to meet guides, children, traders, and families who shape desert towns. In these vivid portraits, readers move with nomads and locals—from markets and caravan lines to hospitals run by the Sisters. You’ll glimpse daily tasks, local customs, and personal stories that reveal resilience, hospitality, and small moments of grace amid a vast landscape.

  • Meet Amor, a thoughtful guide in the White Village, and discover how a young life unfolds along village paths and river banks.
  • See life in the markets, palm gardens, and classrooms where women and girls weave, stitch, and learn new skills.
  • Follow the journeys of camels, drivers, and children who navigate tradition, modern pressures, and moments of wonder.
  • Experience the sensory details of desert towns—the sounds of water, the glow of lanterns, and the rhythms of daily work.
Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, human-centered travel writing that highlights everyday life in the Sahara without losing sight of personal stories and communities.

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