A Ride In Egypt (1879)

By W.J. Loftie and William John Loftie

Book Overview

A Ride In Egypt is a travelogue written by William John Loftie in 1879. The book describes Loftie's journey through Egypt on horseback, detailing his experiences and observations of the country's history, culture, and people. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape, architecture, and monuments he encountered during his trip, including the pyramids, temples, and tombs of ancient Egypt. Loftie also delves into the contemporary politics and social issues of the country, offering a unique perspective on the challenges facing Egypt during the late 19th century. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized travel writing of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt, as well as those who enjoy travel writing and exploration literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116454652X
• ISBN13: 9781164546528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"