An Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Modern Egyptians (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163513118)

""An Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Modern Egyptians"" is a book written by Edward William Lane, first published in 1836. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the daily life, customs, beliefs, and practices of the people of Egypt during the early 19th century. The author, who lived in Egypt for several years, draws on his personal observations and experiences, as well as on historical and literary sources, to offer a vivid and authentic portrayal of Egyptian society. The book covers a wide range of topics, including religion, language, education, marriage and family, food and drink, clothing, housing, and social customs. It also includes detailed descriptions of festivals, ceremonies, and other cultural events. The book is considered a classic of ethnographic literature and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Egypt.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.

Author: Edward William Lane
ISBN-10: 1163513113
ISBN-13: 9781163513118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 646
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d