
IN THE TAIL OF THE PEACOCK - By ISABEL SAVORY. - Author of "A Sportswoman in India"
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PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER III
A quiet, lyrical portrait of early‑twentieth‑century Morocco unfolds through the eyes of a thoughtful traveler who prefers stillness to spectacle. The narrative drifts from bustling markets in Tangier and Tetuan to the serene camps set against the distant hills, capturing moments that most visitors overlook. Accompanied by forty‑eight vivid photographs, the book invites listeners to linger on veiled women at city gates, the rhythmic labor of camel‑driven water‑wheels, and the soft glow of desert‑edge evenings.
Rather than chasing danger, the author celebrates the simple rhythms of daily life—tea‑houses, modest villages, and the patient patience required to move along worn caravan routes. Readers who find beauty in unhurried observation will be drawn to the gentle humor and reflective musings that turn ordinary scenes into intimate memories. The work offers a window onto a world where the “silent places” speak louder than any grand adventure, letting the listener wander through Morocco’s quiet corners with curiosity and calm.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (559K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
Release date
2009-02-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A lively English travel writer, she turned demanding journeys through India, Morocco, and the French Pyrenees into vivid books full of movement, observation, and personality. Her work offers a firsthand glimpse of travel at the turn of the 20th century, with plenty of adventure along the way.
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