Publisher's Synopsis
""The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara"" is a non-fiction book written by Rosita Forbes. The book is an account of Forbes' travels to the Kufara Oasis, located in the heart of the Libyan Sahara. The author shares her experiences of the journey to the oasis, including the challenges they faced, the people they met, and the cultural practices they observed. Forbes also delves into the history of the Kufara Oasis, including its significance to the Arab world and its role in the slave trade. The book is a fascinating exploration of a little-known part of the world, and Forbes' vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people make it a compelling read. ""The Secret of the Sahara: Kufara"" is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or the culture of the Sahara region.1921. With 54 illustrations from photographs by the author and a map. Forbes, an Englishwoman, made history when, in 1935, traveling alone and using every conceivable means of transportation, she made it from Peshawar to Samarkand and beyond in Afghan. In this volume she relates the fascinating account of her remarkable journey to Kufra, made in the company of Ahmed Hassanein Bey, disguised as a bedouin woman. She was the second European to ever reach Kufra.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.
