Travels in the footsteps of Bruce in Algeria and Tunis

Following the path first blazed by the 18th‑century explorer James Bruce, this volume invites listeners to wander the ancient ruins of Algeria and Tunis through the eyes of a seasoned British consul. Drawing on a remarkable cache of Bruce’s own sketches—long hidden in a family vault—the author weaves together vivid description and scholarly curiosity, offering a fresh portrait of the early days of African travel.

The book is richly illustrated with facsimiles of Bruce’s drawings, from the towering arches of Caracalla at Tebessa to the marble tombs of the Numidian kings. Alongside these images, the narrator shares his own observations of the sites, their weathered stone, and the lingering mysteries they hold. Listeners will gain a sense of both the historic landscape and the painstaking effort required to revive these long‑forgotten records, making the work a compelling blend of travel memoir and archaeological insight.