CHAPTER V

SUBURBAN OASES

Zeitoun and Kareished — The oasis of Gara — The village — The curse of Sheikh Abdel Sayed — A legend of Gara — The Mejberry pass — El Areg and Bahrein — The Arabs of Maragi — The northern oases — Jerabub — Sheikh Ithneini and his treasures — _Terra incognita_ — Kufra — Excavating in Siwa — The “Oldest Inhabitant” his wedding — Industries, baskets, mats, and earthenware — The “Bedouin Industries” — Animals and birds — Snakes, snake charming 177