Morocco and the Moors - Being an Account of Travels, With a General Description of Country

Klappentext From personal experiences whilst travelling, Dr. Arthur Leared writes a detailed portrait of Morocco, its customs and people in 1872. Zusammenfassung Dr Arthur Leared's exploration of Morocco is recounted with personal anecdotes and insights into the people! their customs and land! from his travels in 1872. As a physician he was particularly interested in the native medical treatments! but also religion! superstition! the legal and governing systems! and daily Moroccan life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Voyage - Tangier; 2. An excursion from Tangier; 3. Casa Blanca; 4. Mazagan; 5. Mogador; 6. Excursions from Mogador; 7. Journey to the city of Morocco; 8. Residence in the city of Morocco; 9. The city and its neighbourhood; 10. Morocco to Saffi; 11. Saffi; 12. Azamoor, and a ride at night; 13. The country and the people; 14. Government, law, and military power; 15. Education, religion, superstitions, the healing art; 16. Agriculture, domestic animals, manufactures, money; 17. Natural history and sport; Appendices; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Leared, Leared Arthur
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.01.2011
• EAN: 9781108025799
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02579-9
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - African Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, HISTORY / Historical Geography, Morocco, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Classic Travel Writing, Historical Geography, TRAVEL / Africa / North / Morocco