Publisher's Synopsis
""Among The Hill Folk Of Algeria: Journeys Among The Shawia Of The Aures Mountains"" is a travelogue written by M. W. Hilton-Simpson and published in 1921. The book recounts the author's experiences traveling among the Shawia people, a Berber ethnic group living in the Aures Mountains of Algeria. Hilton-Simpson describes the Shawia's way of life, their customs, beliefs, and traditions, as well as their history and relationship with the French colonial authorities. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscape and natural environment of the Aures Mountains, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by travelers in the region. ""Among The Hill Folk Of Algeria"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known culture and region, and is an important historical document of Algeria during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.