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The Pangs of Thirst in Desert Trek Tale
A harrowing 19th century travel narrative describes a traveler crossing a harsh desert sands to reach water in Suez. Exhaustion, heat, and thirst pound the narrator as he fights on toward rugged Attic Mountains and a telegraph site, aided by an unexpected Arabic water cup and a life-saving drink that renews his strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
Suez
Arebia
Nile
Attics
Ruiz
Ealor
Tha
Tarase
Parent
Stelegran
Montana
Lony
Roseburg
Gus
New York Sun
Pusais
Silas
Climin
Silas Pankin
Cromzx
Ises
Anger
Auger
Macrernate
Johnnie
Jack
Henve
Polvon
Banning Herald
Frank Smith
Whitewater
Springer
Grest Forks Prairie
Kansas
Squire Springer
Higgins