A Morocco Anthology: Travel Writing Through the Centuries by Martin Rose (Editor)

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Category: Gone Fishing | Series: American University in Cairo Press Ser.

Morocco is a country that has been much invaded, much traveled though, and much written about in many languages. Positioned at the entrance to Africa'or the entrance to Europe'it has seen deep cultural cross-fertilization and the emergence of a very distinct culture at the threshold of two worlds. Its h Morocco is a country that has been much invaded, much traveled though, and much written about in many languages. Positioned at the entrance to Africa'or the entrance to Europe'it has seen deep cultural cross-fertilization and the emergence of a very distinct culture at the threshold of two worlds. Its history is exciting and colorful; its ancient cities extraordinary in their preservation; and its people magnetic. It has drawn travelers and writers for many centuries, and continues to do so today, with the result that there exists a rich seam of description and sometimes quizzical (but generally very fond) appreciation, which Martin Rose, a long-time resident of the country, has been able to mine for this fascinating anthology. ...Show more