A Thousand Miles Up the Nile - Hardcover

Edwards, Amelia B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071260037X ISBN 13: 9780712600378

Publisher: Arrow (A Division of Random House Group), 1983

Synopsis

Miss Blandfords’ 'A Thousand Miles Up the Nile ' is one of the classics of the literature of Egypt. Her work as an Egyptologist, and deserved reputation as such, began with the expedition of which it is the narrative. The author has studied her subjects with great care; she has consulted and compared authorities ancient and modern, with much industry; and her examination of the remains she describes was a labor of love and enthusiasm. . . Nor does she confine her attention to art and archaeology. She gives many fresh and lively sketches of the often described life of the dahabecah; of its great events, such as sand-storms and of the natives.

About this title

Book Description:

Amelia Edwards (1831-1892) was an English novelist, journalist and travel writer who, after visiting Egypt in 1873-1874, devoted her life to Egyptology and the protection of Egypt's ancient monuments. This volume, first published in 1876, contains Edwards' fascinating description of her life-changing visit to Egypt.

About the Author:

Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (7 June 1831 – 15 April 1892), also known as Amelia B. Edwards, was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arrow (A Division of Random House Group)
• Publication date: 1983
• ISBN 10: 071260037X
• ISBN 13: 9780712600378
• Binding: Hardcover