A Son of the Sahara (1922)

A Son of the Sahara is a novel written by Louise Gerard and originally published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young man named Ahmed Ben Hassan, who was born into a wealthy family in the Sahara desert. Ahmed is educated in France and returns to his homeland with a desire to modernize and improve the lives of his people. However, he faces opposition from traditionalists who believe in maintaining their way of life. As Ahmed navigates the complexities of his dual identity, he falls in love with a French woman named Jeanne. Their relationship is met with resistance from both sides, as Jeanne's family disapproves of her association with a Muslim man, and Ahmed's people reject the idea of him being with a Western woman. The novel explores themes of cultural clash, identity, love, and the struggle for progress in a changing world. It provides a vivid depiction of life in the Sahara desert and the clash of cultures between the East and the West. Overall, A Son of the Sahara is a compelling story of love and perseverance in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.