Actual True Story of Ahmed and Zarga

Ahmed, a Bedouin camel herder, faces threats from French colonizers, urbanization, and a drought in the Sahara Desert. He embarks on a journey to recover a precious camel named Zarga, testing his desert survival skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2021
Publisher: Ohio University Press

Ahmed, a Bedouin camel herder, leads a nomadic life with his family in the unforgiving Sahara Desert. His days are governed by the rhythms of changing seasons, the needs of his beloved camel herd, and the rich legends and stories that connect him to centuries of tradition. However, his world is threatened by the French colonizers, the urbanization of the modern world, and a devastating drought. Initially, Ahmed tries to ignore these forces and focus on the ancient routines of herding life. But his world is turned upside down when a precious camel named Zarga goes missing. Determined to recover Zarga, Ahmed embarks on a perilous journey that will test every aspect of his Bedouin desert survival skills. He saddles his trusted Laamesh, prays at the appointed hours, and sings the songs of his fathers for strength. Along the way, he encounters both the best and the worst of humanity, facing challenges that will push him to his limits.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780821424384