In Barbary is E. Alexander Powell’s travel narrative of North Africa, describing journeys through the lands of the Barbary Coast — Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and beyond. Powell records cities, landscapes, peoples, and customs with the lively eye of an experienced reporter and adventurer of the early twentieth century.
Blending travel writing with observation of local cultures, politics, and history, the book conveys the European and American fascination with the Maghreb during the colonial era. Powell’s impressions should be read in their historical context, yet they offer vivid scenes of markets, deserts, and communities of the region. For readers interested in North African travel, ethnographic description, and the literature of exploration, In Barbary provides an engaging account.