Marching Sands (1920)

Marching Sands is a novel written by Harold Lamb and published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young American named David Grayson, who travels to North Africa to seek his fortune. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in the politics and conflicts of the region, including the struggle between the French and the Arab tribes.As Grayson navigates the harsh desert landscape and the treacherous political climate, he must also confront his own personal demons and desires. He falls in love with a beautiful Arab woman named Zoraida, but their relationship is complicated by cultural differences and the disapproval of her family.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the exotic and dangerous world of North Africa. It explores themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and the search for identity and purpose. Lamb's vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and compelling.Overall, Marching Sands is a classic work of adventure fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a different way of life.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.