Letters From Egypt, 1863-1865 (1866) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166616007)

Letters From Egypt, 1863-1865 is a book written by Lucie Duff Gordon and first published in 1866. The book is a collection of letters written by the author during her time in Egypt from 1863 to 1865. Lucie Duff Gordon was a British writer and translator who traveled to Egypt for health reasons. The letters in this book provide a unique perspective on life in Egypt during the mid-19th century. Gordon writes about her experiences living in Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor, as well as her interactions with the local people and her observations on Egyptian culture and society. She also describes her travels to various archaeological sites, including the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings. The book is a fascinating account of a woman's journey through a foreign land and provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of Egypt during this period.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: Lucie Duff Gordon
ISBN-10: 1166616002
ISBN-13: 9781166616007
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 398
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d