A detailed account of Aden, at the mouth of the Red Sea, a naturally rocky and formidable British fortress. In the midst of the volcanic mass of rock is a sleepy town, supplied from the outside, since Aden produces nothing of its own.
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Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you really, really like mid-century travelogues or have a weird fascination with volcanic geography. It’s short, it’s dry, and it doesn't try to be anything other than a quick postcard from 1934. If you're looking for a narrative like Anne of Green Gables, you are going to be ve...
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Charles E. Ford
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly? Only if you really, really like mid-century travelogues or have a weird fascination with volcanic geography. It’s short, it’s dry, and it doesn't try to be anything other than a quick postcard from 1934. If you're looking for a narrative like Anne of Green Gables, you are going to be very disappointed. This is just a guy talking over footage of rocks. The vibe The whole thing feels like you’ve stumbled into a geography lecture that someone forgot to end. It’s ju..."
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