: Desert and water gardens of the Red Sea by Crossland Cyril - Coral reefs and islands; Red Sea; Sudan Social life and customs

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PART I

THE DESERT AND ITS PEOPLE

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PREFACE vii

THE SUDAN COAST

Approach by sea through coral reefs -- The maritime plain and the mountains beyond -- Desert flowers -- Summer calm on the pearling grounds -- Sandstorm -- Winter rain -- Golden desert and turquoise sea -- Coral gardens -- Port Sudan -- Suakin 1

THE PEOPLE, SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS

The three nationalities -- The negroes -- Escapes from slavery, Mabr?k's adventure -- Introduction to a Hamitic native -- Dress and arms -- Women -- Sexual morality, duels -- Government under Sh?khs -- Tribal fights -- Fraternity and Equality, little Liberty -- The power of tradition -- Mohammedanism 15

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES AND SUPERSTITIONS

Religious phraseology -- Veneration of Sh?khs -- "Old Man Flea" and his legends -- The m?led celebration and "dervish dance" -- Amulets -- Witchcraft -- Milking -- Evil Eye -- Pearls -- Cats -- Eclipse of the Moon -- Medical -- British parallels -- Honesty 35

THE DAILY LIFE OF THE PEOPLE

Desert farming -- Nomad life -- Tents and utensils -- Amusements 50

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