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In Morocco

By Edith Wharton

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In Morocco

By Edith Wharton

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Edith Wharton journeyed to Morocco in the final days of the First World War, at a time when there was no guidebook to the country.[i]In Morocco[/i] is the classic account of her expedition. A seemingly unlikely chronicler, Wharton, more usually associated with American high society, explored the country for a month by military vehicle. Travelling from Rabat and Fez to Moulay Idriss and Marrakech, she recorded her encounters with Morocco's people, traditions and ceremonies, capturing a country at a moment of transition from an almost unknown, road less empire to a popular tourist destination. Her descriptions of the places she visited - mosques, palaces, ruins, markets and harems - are typically observant and brim with color and spirit, whilst her sketches of the country's history and art are rigorous but accessible.This is a wonderful account by one of the most celebrated novelists and travel writers of the 20th century and is a fascinating portrayal of an extraordinary country. Stanfords Travel Classics feature some of the finest historical travel writing in the English language, with authors hailing from both sides of the Atlantic. Every title has been reset in a contemporary typeface and printed to a high quality specification.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
3
Number of Pages:
144
Release Date:
2016-07-21
Publication Date:
2016-07-21
Publisher:
John Beaufoy Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1909612596
ISBN13:
9781909612594
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
164 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
196 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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