{"product_id":"the-fellahin-of-upper-egypt-winifred-s-blackman-9781025657028","title":"The Fellahin of Upper Egypt: Their Religious, Social and Industrial Life To-Day With Special Reference to Survivals From Ancient Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Fellahin of Upper Egypt\" is an immersive ethnographic study that explores the religious, social, and industrial lives of the rural peasantry in the Nile Valley during the early twentieth century. Author Winifred S. Blackman provides an intimate and detailed account of the daily existence of the fellahin, based on years of direct observation and residence among the communities of Upper Egypt. The work is particularly noted for its focus on the continuity of Egyptian culture, meticulously documenting how contemporary agricultural practices, craftsmanship, and folk traditions serve as living survivals from the era of the Pharaohs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative delves into the complexities of village life, covering topics such as marriage rites, birth and death customs, magical beliefs, and the seasonal rhythms of farming. By highlighting the social structures and industrial methods of the people, Blackman captures a society deeply rooted in its ancestral past. This work remains a vital resource for anthropologists, historians, and Egyptologists, offering a unique bridge between the archaeological study of Ancient Egypt and the living traditions of its modern descendants. \"The Fellahin of Upper Egypt\" is an essential document for anyone seeking to understand the enduring cultural heritage of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Winifred S. Blackman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025657020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025657028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.71d","brand":"Winifred S. Blackman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801566916863,"sku":"9781025657028","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-fellahin-of-upper-egypt-winifred-s-blackman-9781025657028","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}