A Nile Journal (1876)

A Nile Journal is a travelogue written by Thomas Gold Appleton and originally published in 1876. The book chronicles Appleton's journey along the Nile River in Egypt, from Cairo to Aswan, during the winter of 1874-1875. The author describes the people, places, and landscapes he encounters along the way, providing vivid and detailed descriptions of the ancient temples, tombs, and monuments he visits.Appleton's writing style is engaging and humorous, and he often includes anecdotes and observations about the local customs and culture. He also reflects on his own experiences as a traveler and the challenges he faces navigating the unfamiliar terrain.The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps, providing additional context and visual interest. A Nile Journal offers a fascinating glimpse into Egypt during the late 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Egyptology.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.

Eugene Benson teaches in the Department of English at the University of Guelph. His edited volumes include the Oxford Companion to Canadian Theatre and the Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English. William Toye, longtime Editorial Director for OUP Canada, edited the original Oxford
Companion to Canadian Literature.