Cairo: Fifty Years Ago (1896)

by Edward William Lane

Book Overview

Cairo: Fifty Years Ago is a book written by Edward William Lane and published in 1896. The book is a detailed account of Lane's experiences and observations during his time in Cairo, Egypt in the mid-19th century. Lane was a British Orientalist and lexicographer who spent several years living in Egypt, studying the language, culture, and customs of the people.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of life in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436795729
• ISBN13: 9781436795722
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"