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Writings from the Sand, Volume 1: Collected Works of Isabelle Eberhardt

This volume includes a selection of Isabelle Eberhardt's writings, showcasing her experiences and observations during her travels in the Sahara Desert and her reflections on life and culture. more

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Isabelle Eberhardt
Isabelle Eberhardt

Isabelle Eberhardt was a Swiss writer known for her descriptions of desert life in North Africa. Born on February 17, 1877, she passed away on October 21, 1904. Eberhardt spent most of her adult life in North Africa, where she deeply engaged with the local culture and even converted to Islam. more

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