The Prophet's Camel Bell

Penguin Modern Classics Edition

By Margaret Laurence | Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

About the book

When Margaret Laurence set out for Somaliland with her engineer husband in 1950, she confronted the difficulty of communication between peoples of vastly different cultures. Yet she came to know the skilled orators, poets and craftsmen of the country, and to share the vision of a people’s struggle for survival in a barren land.

The Prophet’s Camel Bell is part travelogue, part autobiography, part celebration of human nature, and essential reading for anyone who has ever been a stranger in a strange land.

Editions of The Prophet's Camel Bell

Paperback
ISBN 9780771046292
Paperback
ISBN 9780771047060
Paperback
ISBN 9780771007408
EBook
ISBN 9780771046285
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780771005312
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780771005329

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When Margaret Laurence set out for Somaliland with her engineer husband in 1950, she confronted the difficulty of communication between peoples of vastly different cultures. Yet she came to know the skilled orators, poets and craftsmen of the country, and to share the vision of a people’s struggle for survival in a barren land.

The Prophet’s Camel Bell is part travelogue, part autobiography, part celebration of human nature, and essential reading for anyone who has ever been a stranger in a strange land.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Prophet's Camel Bell about?

When Margaret Laurence set out for Somaliland with her engineer husband in 1950, she confronted the difficulty of communication between peoples of vastly different cultures. Yet she came to know the skilled orators, poets and craftsmen of the country, and to share the vision of a people’s struggle for survival in a barren land.

The Prophet’s Camel Bell is part travelogue, part autobiography, part celebration of human nature, and essential reading for anyone who has ever been a stranger in a strange land.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Prophet's Camel Bell?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: adventurers and explorers

Where can I read a sample of The Prophet's Camel Bell?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Prophet's Camel Bell?

Margaret Laurence

Who is the Publisher of the book The Prophet's Camel Bell?

McClelland & Stewart

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Prophet's Camel Bell is available as paperback(ISBN 9780771046292) and paperback(ISBN 9780771047060) and paperback(ISBN 9780771007408) and ebook(ISBN 9780771046285) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780771005312) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780771005329)

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