The Veiled Man Being an Account of the Risks and Adventures of Sidi Ahamadou, Sheikh of the Azjar Maraude

Language: EnglishPublished: September 22, 2012

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Adventure stories Short stories Africa, North Fiction Sahara Tuaregs

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Le Queux, William
1864 - 1927
Pearse, Alfred
1855 - 1933

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In the early 20th century, as colonial ambitions clashed with indigenous resistance, "The Veiled Man: Being an Account of the Risks and Adventures of Sidi Ahamadou, Sheikh of the Azjar Maraude" by William Le Queux unveils the life of a desert bandit navigating treacherous landscapes and political intrigue. Through Sidi Ahamadou's eyes, readers encounter the stark realities of loyalty and betrayal, as well as the fierce independence of the Azjar marauders. This gripping narrative explores themes of survival and identity, highlighting the complexities of a world shaped by both adventure and conflict. Ideal for historians and students of colonial studies, this novel invites a deeper understanding of the Sahara's tumultuous past and its enduring legacies.