A Winter On The Nile

In Egypt And In Nubia

von Charles D. Bell

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A Winter On The Nile: In Egypt And In Nubia"" is a travelogue written by Charles D. Bell, a British civil servant who visited Egypt and Nubia in the winter of 1873-1874. The book chronicles his journey from Cairo to Aswan, exploring the ancient ruins and modern culture of Egypt along the way. Bell provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs he encounters, as well as insights into the history and archaeology of the region. He also includes anecdotes about his travels, such as his encounters with local guides and his experiences riding on a camel. The book is illustrated with sketches and photographs taken by Bell himself. Overall, ""A Winter On The Nile"" is a fascinating glimpse into Egypt and Nubia during a time of great change and discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub
• ISBN: 9781432650988
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC