The Tuareg are the best known inhabitants of the Sahara; desert people where the men wear the veil, not the women. Among Westerners the mystique of these nomads engenders a romantic allure, but in Mali, Niger, Libya, Burkina Faso and Algeria – the five countries which encompass their homeland – they are often regarded with hostility and contempt, especially since some forged links with al Qaida or ISIS. Dutch journalist Gerbert van der Aa has traveled in Tuareg lands for 30 years, and was himself once kidnapped at gunpoint. He meets daredevil smugglers, humble gardeners, ageing mercenaries and jaded politicians in a quest to unravel the region’s complex politics. Also availabe on Amazon Kindle. More info at: vanderaa-publishing.com. About the Author: Gerbert van der Aa (1968) is a Dutch historian and journalist, specializing in North and West Africa. He published four books and works freelance for several newspapers, magazines and TV news channels. "In Search of the Tuareg" is his first book in English and a modified, updated and substantially expanded version of an earlier book "Terug naar Timboektoe", published in Dutch in 2014. Van der Aa was twice nominated for the Bob den Uyl Prize, a Dutch award for travel writing. Praise for "In Search of the Tuareg":"There's so much to like about this book" (American journalist Peter Tinti)"I enjoyed reading this well written book"(Professor Wendy Wilson-Fall, Lafayette College)
ASIN: 9082927500
VSKU: PKV.9082927500.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:van der Aa, Gerbert
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wear—creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.