Morocco And The Moors PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ...from each other, only in so far as the inhabitants of towns differ from those of the country. The Moors, as might be expected, are a fairer race. Both are tall, well made, and capable of great fatigue. They are pleasing in manner; and many of them appear to be men of ability. But, as a rule, they are boastful, faithless as regards promises, and apt to mistake courtesy of manner and much civility on the part of a stranger as indications of fear. The Moors fill the chief places under the Government; and, notwithstanding a great inferiority in numbers, possess more power than any of the other races. They are also much given to commerce, and have a good deal of wealth among them. The Berbers are the descendants of the old Gaetulian stock by which this part of Africa was once populated. One division of the Berbers inhabit the Atlas mountains to the north of the city of Morocco. They live for the most part in tents and support themselves by husbandry. They also collect much wax and honey from their bees, and are great hunters. The Berbers of the Riff province, in the northeastern part of the Atlas, are of lighter complexion than the other sections of their race. They are of middle size; but they are well-knit, active, and possess a great power of endurance. They are a turbulent and aggressive people; constantly at war with their neighbours or among themselves. This unsettled and warlike spirit gives great trouble to the Government. Formerly the Riffians were noted pirates; but the vigilance of the European powers has freed the shores of the Mediterranean from dangers arising from this source. The greatest insult one Riffian can offer to another is in saying, "Your father died in his bed." No further evidence is needed than this of the...