1891 Marocco and the Moors: Being an Account of Travels

Description: Marocco and The Moors; Being an Account of travels, with a General Description of the Country and Its People. Arthur Leared, Revised and Edited by Sir Richard Burton, Second Edition, With Illustrations, Sampson Lows, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, Limited, London, 1891, 354 pp, red cloth, 9 x 6.25”, 8vo. In fair condition. Ex-library. Early 20th century call tags on spine and paste down. Light wear to boards with scuffing and rubbing. Light soiling to cloth. Small dampness stain to front board. Gilt work remains bright and clear. Rubbed and scuffed extremes from shelf wear. Interior lightly toned with scattered foxing. Free of known markings. Binding intact. Please see photos. “Second edition. Leared (1822-1878), an Irish physician and author, paints a rich picture of life in Morocco. The author explores culture, geography, people and religious practices of the country which, at the time, was a French protectorate ruled by the Alaouite dynasty, the current Morocco royal family. This travelogue gives an objective view from a European perspective about traveling through a country that was only just beginning to become a popular destination for foreigners. He discusses specific cities and areas, military power, agriculture and the natural history and sport of the country. Of particular interest is a description of drug use amongst the Moors. Leared traveled quite a bit, visiting Morocco three times and Iceland four times (he wrote a book about medical issues there). He apparently intended to build a sanatorium in Tangiers. As a physician, he is best known for inventing the double stethoscope.” COLT1891BFGA

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