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The Nomad: The Diaries of Isabelle Eberhardt

by Isabelle Eberhardt

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Publisher Comments:

Born the illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic Russian emigree, Isabelle Eberhardt (1877-1904) was a cross-dresser and sensualist, an experienced drug-taker and a transgressor of boundaries: a woman who reinvented herself as a man, wandering the Sahara on horseback.

Book News Annotation:

Eberhardt's journal chronicles the daring adventures of a late 19th- century European woman who traveled the Sahara desert disguised as an Arab man and adopted Islam. Includes a glossary. Previously published in English by Virago Press in 1987, and as The Passionate Nomad by Virago/Beacon Press in 1988. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

The fascinating short life and adventures of a 19' century European aristocrat who reinvented herself and led the life of an Arab man, wandering the Sahara.
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Table of Contents

Journal one — Journal two — Journal three — Journal four.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781566565080
Subtitle:
The Diaries of Isabelle Eberhardt
Editor:
Kershaw, Elizabeth
Illustrator:
Voogd, Nina
Editor:
Kershaw, Elizabeth
Author:
Eberhardt, Isabel
Introduction:
Voogd, Nina
Translator:
de Voogd, Nian
Publisher:
Interlink Books
Location:
Northhampton, MA
Subject:
General
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Modern - 19th Century
Subject:
Algeria
Subject:
Eberhardt, Isabelle
Copyright:
2003
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
107-248
Publication Date:
April 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
8.16x5.32x.58 in. .50 lbs.
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