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Henry de Monfreid

    Henry de Monfreid was a French adventurer and author whose work draws heavily from his personal experiences along the Red Sea and the coast of the Horn of Africa. He navigated these exotic regions with remarkable courage, often operating on the fringes of legality, witnessing and participating in thrilling events. His writings are characterized by a raw authenticity and an immersive atmosphere that transports readers into the world of smugglers, perilous voyages, and encounters with naval patrols. Through his prose, he shares a fascination with remote cultures and the unforgiving beauty of wild coastlines.

    Saga africaine
    Aventures extraordinaires 1911-1921
    Mer Rouge
    Die Geheimnisse des Roten Meeres
    Hashish
    Pearls, Arms and Hashish; Pages From the Life of a Red Sea Navigator, Henri De Monfried