
EDITED BY HIS WIDOW.
IN TWO VOLUMES. - VOL. II. - CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME. - CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
The narrative follows a 19th‑century explorer as he wanders through Morocco’s bustling ports, mountain villages, and desert outposts. Readers glimpse daily life among the Mogador Jewish community, hear the tensions between Jews and Moors, and encounter vivid portraits of markets, palm groves, and the striking Atlas scenery. The author’s eye for detail brings the country’s myriad customs—superstitions about salt, the ritual of date‑palm tapping, and the colorful attire of local women—to life.
Beyond the travel scenes, the work offers a thorough look at Morocco’s political landscape. It outlines the lineage of the Shereefian monarchs, describes court intrigues involving European powers, and examines the empire’s diplomatic efforts and treaty negotiations. The text also surveys the nation’s natural wealth, from argan oil and Barbary salmon to the mineral‑rich Atlas ranges, giving a clear picture of the resources that sustain the land.
Interwoven with personal anecdotes and occasional humor, the volume paints a layered portrait of a country at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, inviting listeners to step into a world both exotic and familiar.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (306K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Dec 1, 2003
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1806–1851
Driven by a fierce opposition to slavery, this 19th-century British traveler crossed the Sahara to document routes, peoples, and the realities of the trans-Saharan slave trade. His journeys produced vivid travel books that opened a wider window onto North and Central Africa for English readers.
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