A Son of the Sahara is a novel written by Louise Gerard and first published in 1922. The story is set in North Africa and follows the life of a young man named Ali, who was born and raised in the Sahara desert. Ali is the son of a wealthy Arab sheikh and a French woman, and he struggles to find his place in both the Arab and European worlds.The novel explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and colonialism as Ali navigates his way through life. He is torn between his loyalty to his father and his desire to explore the wider world beyond the desert. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a French woman who becomes his love interest and a group of rebels who are fighting against the French colonial forces.As Ali grows and matures, he begins to question the values and traditions of his own culture, and he becomes increasingly drawn to the ideas of freedom and equality that he encounters in the European world. However, he also comes to understand the complexity of the colonial relationship between France and North Africa, and he struggles to reconcile his own desires with the political realities of the time.A Son of the Sahara is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the cultural and political tensions of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of North Africa, as well as for those who enjoy stories of personal growth and self-discovery.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.