A Thousand Miles up the Nile - A woman's journey among the treasures of Ancient Egypt PART I - Softcover

Edwards, Amelia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906393079 ISBN 13: 9781906393076

Publisher: Trotamundas Press, 2008

Synopsis

Travelling by dahabiah, a well-appointed sailing craft peculiar to the Nile, and armed with sketch-book and measuring tape, Amelia Edwards carefully recorded all she saw of the temples, graves, and monuments - even discovering a buried chapel of her own- and provided in A Thousand Miles Up The Nile the first general archaeological survey of Egypt's ruins. The book is full of historical footnotes and careful details. Amelia Edwards was responsible for founding the first chair in Egyptology (a science she helped create) at University College London, and was behind the appointment of Sir Flinders Petrie. She established herself as one of the authorities on the subject of Ancient Egypt and her book A Thousand Miles Up the Nile has remained one of the most inspiring travel books in the subject.

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: Trotamundas Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1906393079
• ISBN 13: 9781906393076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304