A Ride in Egypt
A Ride in Egypt

Author: William John Loftie

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 3849650286

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Mr. Loftie's very pleasant book relates, strictly speaking, to an excursion from Sioot to Luxor, undertaken by the author and three friends in 1879, but it includes as well some entertaining notes en route from England to the East, and a number of instructive chapters on Cairo and its environs. The "Ride" proper, which was taken mostly on donkey-back, conducted the party a little aside from the hackneyed track, and to some of the less well known points of archaeological interest, notably to the ruins of This, or Thinis, claimed by modern Egyptologists as the cradle of ancient monarchy. Nothing fresher or more entertaining on the subject of Egypt has appeared for a long time back than this well-considered volume. Mr. Loftie gives us much that is curious as well as entertaining with regard to antiquities, history, and the humors of the road; and makes a little gentle fun of the school, headed by Mr. Piazzi Smith, which professes to have discovered so much of the secret of the great Pyramid; and he deserves special credit for his forcible and manly exposure of the misdoings and misgovernment of the Khedive, who was at that time still the shielded pet of English stockholders, and of the terrible results of his mal-administration as evidenced by the Fellah famine.

A Ride in Egypt
A Ride in Egypt

Author: W. J. Loftie

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-12

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 9780428895761

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Excerpt from A Ride in Egypt: From Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes on the Present State and Ancient History of the Nile Valley, and Some Account of the Various Ways of Making the Voyage Out and Home IN the following sketches an attempt is made to give some account of the present aspect of Egypt. They are the result of three visits to the Nile valley, comprising in all about fifteen months' residence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Time & Space in the Temples & Pyramids
Time & Space in the Temples & Pyramids

Author: Ruth Shilling

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-02

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781945963544

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This 108-page book chronicles an Egypt tour with Ruth Shilling and All One World Egypt Tours as they make their way through Egypt by dahabiya sailboat up the NIle. Lots of photos of the sites along the way and historical perspectives that explain where each site fits within the 3,000-year context of Ancient Egypt.

Last Train to Cairo
Last Train to Cairo

Author: Paul Cohen

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781736954805

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LAST TRAIN TO CAIRO follows the author and his wife on a chaotic but unforgettable journey through Egypt in the summer of 2014. The intrepid couple travel across Egypt by bus, train, and hired car from Cairo and Giza to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada, and Alexandria. Along the way they tour ancient sites and hike across modern cities on a trip for the ages.Their odyssey begins with a midnight ride through the streets of Cairo to the pyramids of Giza. Traffic fills the night with blaring horns, roaring motors, and shouting drivers. A wedding party dances in the street and fireworks light the sky. Days later, bombs tear through a crowded subway platform, protesters march in the streets, and soldiers stand guard on every corner. Yet, like a Siren, Egypt teases the two travelers with its song, compelling the curious couple across the restless country.A travel narrative filled with wonder, frustration, and anxiety, LAST TRAIN TO CAIRO is populated with a cast of memorable characters from across Egypt: a hustler, an English teacher, an Egyptologist, expats, taxi drivers, and a riverboat captain named Gin Tonic, among many others. To their voices, the author adds historical context and a bit of humor to deliver a vivid look at Egypt in the twenty-first century.

A Ride in Egypt, From Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes On the Present State and Ancient History of Nile Valley, and Some Account of the Various Ways
A Ride in Egypt, From Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes On the Present State and Ancient History of Nile Valley, and Some Account of the Various Ways

Author: William John Loftie

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021730022

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William John Loftie's account of his journey from Sioot to Luxor is a fascinating insight into life in nineteenth-century Egypt. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of Egyptian culture and history, Loftie provides a detailed and evocative portrait of this ancient and exotic land. This 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 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. 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.

The Rough Guide to Egypt
The Rough Guide to Egypt

Author: Rough Guides

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 927

ISBN-13: 1409324249

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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Egypt is the definitive guide to this amazing country, whose ancient civilization still fascinates today. But there's more to Egypt than just pyramids and temples. The Red Sea offers some of the world's finest diving, a few hours by air from Europe. There are awesome dunes and lush oases to explore in its deserts, and fantastic bazaars and mosques in the capital, Cairo. Detailed accounts of every attraction, along with crystal-clear maps and plans, make it easy to access anything from remote oases to nightlife that only locals know. You'll find lavish photography and colour maps throughout, along with insider tips on how to get the best out of Luxor's temples or Sinai's beach resorts. At every point, the Rough Guide steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Egypt. Now available in ePub format.