Through Spain to the Sahara

"Through Spain to the Sahara" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a late 19th-century travelogue that recounts the author's expedition from France, across Spain, toward the Sahara Desert, as she immerses herself in new environments and records interactions with natives to reflect a deeper perspective on culture and history. From the beginning, the narrator embarks on a journey from England to Spain, finding wonder in the French country and engaging with members of the church and a boys' reformatory, emphasizing redemption and learning. Contemplating the Saracen impact on European history as she prepares to go to Spain via the Pyrenees Mountains. Edwards' keen observations and rendezvous establish an impression of interest and thought, hinting that her travels will be full of both personal development and discoveries of the rich cultural heritage of the places visited.