Call to Prayer: My Travels in Spain, Portugal and MoroccoVirtualbookworm Publishing, 2004 - 196페이지 In his first book, "Searching for the Holy Grail," Brian Walters takes the reader on a compelling modern-day Grand Tour of Western Europe and in his second book, "Fallen," he embarks on an introspective journey through Ireland and Eastern Europe during the tragic events of September 11. In his new book, "Call to Prayer," he sets off on his next great adventure, a three-week tour of Spain, Portugal ad Morocco. Join the author and his eclectic band of young travelers as they listen to haunting fado melodies in Lisbon, witness a bullfight in Spain, barter with Berber carpet salesmen in F?'s Medina, and ride camels in the Sahara.Along the way, you will bask in the fascinating history of the Moors, delve into the horrors of the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition, and learn about Islam from a man named Mohammed. Once again, Brian Walters uses his keen insight, wry wit and passion for travel to take the reader on an unforgettable journey. |
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The Prophets People | 7 |
Lost in the Medina | 24 |
Footprints in the Sahara | 52 |
Smoke Snakes and Goat Heads | 64 |
Missing the Mosque | 77 |
Passage to Madrid | 84 |
The Cities of the Three Cultures | 104 |
The Bullfight | 122 |
The Rock | 141 |
Sad Songs | 160 |
Seeking Salvation | 173 |
The End of the Road | 181 |
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