The White Camel: A Story of Arabia

by Eden Phillpotts

The life of young Ali, a nomad boy, and his white camel, Ben Josef. Together they undergo the trials of experience which Ali must face on the path of wisdom and manhood.

Paperback

Published June 1, 2004

About the author

See also: Harrington Hext

Eden Philpotts was an English novelist, short-story writer, and playwright with a particular interest in the county of Devon. His works include a cycle of 18 novels set in Dartmoor.

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

A charming Bedouin fable written in the mode of post-colonial respectfulness. Very good on animals in an anthropomorphic, Kiplingesque way.