The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque

"The Shriek: A Satirical Burlesque" by Charles Somerville is a satirical comedy-drama set in Algeria at the beginning of the 20th century. Following a group of English and American travelers as they travel through the Sahara. Set during a time when people traveled to Africa in droves, this book pokes fun at those men and women who tried to seek adventure without leaving any of the comforts and customs they're used to behind.