The Last Camel is a collection of stories about the people who live in a little village in Northern Somalia. These are compelling tales about African spirits, clever women, untouchable Midgaans, sagacious elders who struggle with modern technology, bandits, and a few goats. The stories are embellished with humor, compassion, prayer and strength; each one illustrates a special aspect of Somali culture. The tales are told by a young American Peace Corps teacher who lived alone in the village of Arabsiyo in Northern Somalia in ...
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The Last Camel is a collection of stories about the people who live in a little village in Northern Somalia. These are compelling tales about African spirits, clever women, untouchable Midgaans, sagacious elders who struggle with modern technology, bandits, and a few goats. The stories are embellished with humor, compassion, prayer and strength; each one illustrates a special aspect of Somali culture. The tales are told by a young American Peace Corps teacher who lived alone in the village of Arabsiyo in Northern Somalia in the late 60s. The village had no electricity, no telephone, no reliable water supply, and little food. Besides, it was a day long journey over treacherous roads to a town of any size. The Somali villagers who were born in Arabsiyo, and the American who came to live among them, struggled mightily to understand each other and the changing world about them. The book reveals the complex hearts and minds of the Somali people because it was written by a young woman who slept among the camels, spoke the language, starved, smiled, and savored life in Africa.
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Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories About Somalia to cart. $29.32, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Press(NJ).
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories About Somalia to cart. $30.00, like new condition, Sold by Lavendier Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foster, RI, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Pr.
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Seller's Description:
Like New. Size: 8x5x1; The Red Sea Press, Inc.; Lawrenceville, 1997. Hardcover. First Printing. A Near Fine, illustrated boards, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, minimal handling marks, couple of small and faint smudge marks on text block edges, trace shelf wear, without Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]., 230pp., b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories about Somalia to cart. $32.00, good condition, Sold by BookScout rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from 📚, AA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Press(NJ).
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories about Somalia to cart. $34.00, very good condition, Sold by Bedrock Books & Art rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Helena, MT, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Press(NJ).
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Very good. Signed by author. Lower front right corner has a very light crease. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 230 p. Audience: General/trade. "Best Wishes, Dec. 7, 1997....Jeanne D'Haem"
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories About Somalia to cart. $65.05, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Pr.
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories of Somalia to cart. $73.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Pr.
Add this copy of The Last Camel: True Stories of Somalia to cart. $133.26, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Red Sea Pr.
