Travels in Morocco, Volume 2.

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Travels in Morocco, Volume 2.

by James Richardson

EN·~5 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
1

EDITED BY HIS WIDOW.

0:10
2

IN TWO VOLUMES. - VOL. II. - CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME. - CHAPTER I.

0:23
3

CHAPTER II.

0:43
4

CHAPTER III.

0:43
5

CHAPTER IV.

0:24
6

CHAPTER V.

0:12
7

CHAPTER VI.

0:35
8

CHAPTER VII.

0:13
9

CHAPTER VIII.

0:25
10

CHAPTER IX.

0:21

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (306K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Richardson

James Richardson

1806–1851

Drawn to the Sahara by a fierce opposition to slavery, this 19th-century British traveler wrote vivid accounts of desert journeys, caravan towns, and the people he met across North and Central Africa. His books blend adventure, observation, and a strong reforming purpose.

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