In Barbary: Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and the Sahara

“I never see a map but I’m away—on all the errands that I long to do, up all the rivers that are painted blue, and all the ranges that are painted gray, and into those pale spaces where they say ‘Unknown’… The wander-thirst is like the drug-habit. Once you acquire it you are done for. It will never let you rest.” — In Barbary , 1926

In Barbary: Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and the Sahara
By E. Alexander Powell

Journey into the heart of North Africa with E. Alexander Powell in this enthralling 1926 travel odyssey. A war correspondent turned explorer, Powell unveils French-held Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and the Sahara with a rare mix of historical depth, political insight, and unquenchable curiosity.

From the snow-topped peaks of the High Atlas to the perfume-laden souks of Tunis, and from ancient Carthage’s ruins to the lonely outposts of the Sahara, Powell paints landscapes and peoples with the eye of a seasoned reporter and the soul of a born wanderer. His encounters reveal Berber chiefs, French officers, desert traders, and holy men—each rendered in vivid, cinematic prose.

As evocative as Lawrence of Arabia , In Barbary blends travelogue, history, and adventure into a timeless portrait of a region on the cusp of modern change. Perfect for lovers of classic travel writing, desert adventure, and the romance of far horizons.