Nile Notes of a Howadji (Classic Reprint)

George William Curtis

ISBN 10: 1330143132 / ISBN 13: 9781330143131

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nile Notes of a Howadji (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330143132
• ISBN 13: 9781330143131
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Ride along the Nile with a perceptive traveler who blends vivid travel scenes, history, and a touch of romance into one unforgettable journey.

From bustling Cairo at sunset to the shadowed majesty of the pyramids, this edition follows the Howadji as he meets people, sights, and stories that color the river’s edge.

Across crowded streets, limned minarets, and palm-lined roads, the narrative threads together street life, markets, and ancient ruins. The journey moves from the gates of Cairo to the cataracts, Memphis, and Ghizeh, offering a richly textured portrait of desert light, sacred monuments, and the enduring pull of Egypt’s ancient world.

• Vivid scenes of Cairo at dusk, market cries, and the feel of a city alive with color and sound.
• Brisk, descriptive passages of the Nile’s rapids, walled canyons, and the desert meeting water.
• Thoughtful reflections on Memphis, the pyramids, and the way ancient wonders shape imagination.
• A lyrical, accessible voice that blends travel detail with cultural context and personal mood.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic travel writing that situates landscapes within history and human life, while inviting the imagination to roam along the river.