Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Douglas, Norman, 1868-1952

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Fountains in the Sand: Rambles Among the Oases of Tunisia" by Norman Douglas is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and observations of Tunisia, particularly focusing on the oases of Gafsa, Tozeur, and Nefta. Through a vivid storytelling style, Douglas captures the essence of the local culture, landscape, and history, immersing readers in the natural beauty and the complexities of life in this North African region. The opening of the narrative introduces the author as he sets his travel plans to explore the oases of Tunisia. Initially intending to skip Gafsa for Tozeur and Nefta, his curiosity about Gafsa is piqued after encountering a book about its rich history during his train journey. The reader is taken through Douglas's reflections on the harsh climate and landscape, as he navigates unexpected difficulties in reaching his destination. The narrative is imbued with Douglas's observations of the local people, their customs, and the challenges faced by travelers, establishing a tone that is both critical and contemplative as he grapples with the contrasts between past and present civilization in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Eric Eldred, S. R. Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-05-01