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In Morocco

Edith Wharton journeyed to Morocco in the final days of the First World War, at a time when there was no guidebook to the country. “In Morocco” is the classic account of her expedition. A seemingly unlikely chronicler, Wharton, more usually associated with American high society, explored the country for a month by military vehicle. Travelling from Rabat and Fez to Moulay Idriss and Marrakech, she recorded her encounters with Morocco’s people, traditions and ceremonies, capturing a country at a moment of transition from an almost unknown, roadless empire to a popular tourist destination. Her descriptions of the places she visited - mosques, palaces, ruins, markets and harems - are typically observant and brim with colour and spirit, whilst her sketches of the country’s
history and art are rigorous but accessible. This is a wonderful account by one of the most celebrated novelists and travel writers of the 20th century and a fascinating portrayal of an extraordinary country.About this series:The Stanfords Travel Classics series is a collection of the finest historical travel writing republished by the world`s leading map and travel bookseller.
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Edith Wharton journeyed to Morocco in the final days of the First World War, at a time when there was no guidebook to the country. “ In Morocco” is the classic account of her expedition. A seemingly unlikely chronicler, Wharton, more usually associated with American high society, explored the country for a month by military vehicle. Travelling from Rabat & Fez to Moulay Idriss & Marrakech, she recorded her encounters with Morocco’s people, traditions & ceremonies, capturing a country at a moment of transition from an almost unknown, roadless empire to a popular tourist destination. Her descriptions of the places she visited
- mosques, palaces, ruins, markets & harems
- are typically observant & brim with colour & spirit, whilst her sketches of the country’s history & art are rigorous but accessible. This is a wonderful account by one of the most celebrated novelists & travel writers of the 20th century & a fascinating portrayal of an extraordinary country. About this series: The Stanfords Travel Classics series is a collection of the finest historical travel writing republished by the world`s leading map & travel bookseller.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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