The pillars of Hercules : $b or, A narrative of travels in Spain and Morocco in 1848; vol. 2

"The Pillars of Hercules: A Narrative of Travels in Spain and Morocco" by David Urquhart recounts the author's adventures throughout Spain and Morocco in the mid-19th century, providing a window into the area's cultures, terrains, and social structures. The narrative offers perceptions into the people's ways of life along with observations of the physical characteristics in the regions as he explores them. The book begins with a hunting trip with local Arab tribes, where the author describes the hunt in detail and provides insight into the connection between the Arabs and their surroundings. Through his adventures, he starts peeling back the layers of Arab society, illuminating gender roles and tribal ways of life, which influence his perspective as the story develops.