{"title":"Isabelle Eberhardt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Isabelle Eberhardt, an extraordinary writer whose life and works offer a fascinating blend of adventure, introspection, and cultural exploration. Born in 1877 in Geneva, Isabelle was an intrepid traveller and author who became widely known for her evocative writing and unconventional lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this collection is \u003cem\u003eDesert Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to her deep connection with the North African landscape and its people. Her experiences are beautifully encapsulated in this and other writings, which transport readers to the stunning vistas and vibrant cultures of Algeria in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEberhardt's unique perspective as a European woman travelling in North Africa lends her works a distinctive voice, providing insight into both the external adventures and the inner transformations she experienced. Her life, marked by exploration and a quest for spiritual fulfilment, is reflected in her keen observations and lyrical prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of travel and adventure literature that transcends mere physical journeys, Isabelle Eberhardt's writings promise an enthralling expedition into the heart of the desert and the depths of the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"desert-soul-by-isabelle-eberhardt-9781399804783","title":"Desert Soul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRODUCED BY WILLIAM ATKINS, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Immeasurable World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I am merely an eccentric, a dreamer who wishes to live far from the civilized world, as a free nomad.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsabelle Eberhardt's writing chronicles, in passionate prose, her travels in French colonial North Africa at the turn of the 20th century. Often dressed in male clothing and assuming a man's name, she worked as a war correspondent, married a Muslim non-commissioned officer, converted to Islam, and survived an assassination attempt, all before dying in a flash flood at the age of 27.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesert Soul\u003c\/em\u003e brings together her 'Wanderings' and 'The Daily Journals', detailing the ecstatic highs and the depressive lows of her short but unique and extraordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072171622636,"sku":"9781399804783","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10415893482686.jpg?v=1765083332"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/isabelle-eberhardt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}