A Winter in MoroccoH.S. King, 1873 - 365 стор. This is an engaging account of a winter spent in Morocco written by an author who confesses that she knew "nothing about the country or the people" before going. Indeed, to correct this deplorable state of affairs amongst the general population, the author's first chapter is dedicated to "the ignorant" and contains a brief description of Morocco. |
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... felt compelled to obey , and he drove off under a torrent of bad language shouted after us by his baffled and frenzied confrères . At least I am sure that the language these persons made use of was bad ; for though I had never travelled ...
... felt compelled to obey , and he drove off under a torrent of bad language shouted after us by his baffled and frenzied confrères . At least I am sure that the language these persons made use of was bad ; for though I had never travelled ...
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... water , and I found it somewhat difficult to get rid of her again . She wanted so much to do something , anything , else for me . I felt half inclined to gratify her , and request that , " an she loved 12 A WINTER IN MOROCCO .
... water , and I found it somewhat difficult to get rid of her again . She wanted so much to do something , anything , else for me . I felt half inclined to gratify her , and request that , " an she loved 12 A WINTER IN MOROCCO .
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... felt a little curious . The waiter was still engaged in laying the table for the jury . His name was Louis . " Was that the landlord who showed me upstairs , Louis ? " " Oh no , madame - mister - sare . " · Louis ' English was limited ...
... felt a little curious . The waiter was still engaged in laying the table for the jury . His name was Louis . " Was that the landlord who showed me upstairs , Louis ? " " Oh no , madame - mister - sare . " · Louis ' English was limited ...
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... felt that at this rate I should never know whose leg was broken , and how many times . " I beg your pardon , but just tell me whose leg was broken ? The landlord's , or the land- lady's ? " " De landlord's . " Nothing could disturb the ...
... felt that at this rate I should never know whose leg was broken , and how many times . " I beg your pardon , but just tell me whose leg was broken ? The landlord's , or the land- lady's ? " " De landlord's . " Nothing could disturb the ...
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... felt that if he plagued me much more , my overwrought feelings would give way , and that , yielding to a sudden fit of frenzy , I should find myself throwing something at him . I returned to my room to dress for dinner . The guide only ...
... felt that if he plagued me much more , my overwrought feelings would give way , and that , yielding to a sudden fit of frenzy , I should find myself throwing something at him . I returned to my room to dress for dinner . The guide only ...
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