\paperw4260 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs24 One of the few islands situated along the north coast of Africa is Djerba, now given over to tourism. In ancient times it was re
ferred to in HomerÆs \i Odyssey\i0 as the ôIsland of the Lotus-Eaters.ö Though it became a dangerous nest of pirates in the Ottoman era, it was inhabited by a peaceful people, of the Ibadite faith, and Jews, who worked as goldsmiths, potters, and fisher
