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Extracts from a Desert Diary (engraving)
1063574 Extracts from a Desert Diary (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extracts from a Desert Diary. Illustration for The Graphic, 30 July 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23041996
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Arrangements Bactrian Camel Beast Cairo Camel Camels Caravan Desert Disturbing Egyptian Culture Extracts Frisky Jolly Judged North East Africa North West Africa Northafrica Nuisance Sandstorm Shock Shocking Trifle Worst Younger Central Africa Confounded Egyptians Erratic Subsequent
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Extracts from a Desert Diary - A Humorous Glimpse into the Wild and Erratic World of the Desert
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. This intriguing engraving, titled "Extracts from a Desert Diary" takes us on an amusing journey through the untamed sands of North Africa. Created by French School in the 19th century, this print captures both the shocking and humorous aspects of life in the desert. In this scene, we witness a group of women riding camels amidst a sandstorm. The younger girls seem to find their frisky camels more of a nuisance than anything else, while their elders try to maintain some semblance of order. As they traverse through buried cities and vast dunes, civilization seems like a distant memory. The subsequent misunderstandings and misadventures that unfold are nothing short of disturbing yet comical. From being judged by misunderstood customs to encountering wild animals along the way, these travelers face one annoyance after another. Yet despite all odds, there is an underlying jolly spirit among them as they confound expectations and navigate through transport arrangements gone awry. Cairo's shock-inducing simoons may have initially thrown them off balance, but their resilient spirits keep them going. Through this artwork, we catch glimpses of Egyptian culture intertwined with African wildlife—a trifle for our amusement. It serves as a reminder that even in the worst situations or most erratic circumstances, humor can be found if we learn to ride along with it—just like these brave souls traversing the
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