Boat Life in Egypt and Nubia 1857 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417977277)

""Boat Life in Egypt and Nubia"" is a travelogue written by William C. Prime in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey along the Nile River in Egypt and Nubia. Prime describes the people, places, and customs he encountered during his travels, including the ancient ruins of Luxor and Karnak, the bustling bazaars of Cairo, and the stunning natural beauty of the Nile Valley. The author also shares his experiences of traveling on a traditional Egyptian boat, known as a dahabiyeh, and the challenges that came with it. ""Boat Life in Egypt and Nubia"" is a fascinating insight into the culture and history of Egypt and Nubia during the mid-19th century.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: William Cowper Prime
ISBN-10: 1417977272
ISBN-13: 9781417977277
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d