A Ride Through The Nubian Desert (1852)

By William Peel

Book Overview

A Ride Through The Nubian Desert is a book written by William Peel in 1852. The book is a detailed account of Peel's journey through the Nubian Desert, which is located in northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Peel was a British soldier and explorer who was sent on a mission to explore the region and gather information about the local tribes and their customs.The book provides a fascinating insight into the landscape, people, and culture of the Nubian Desert. Peel describes the harsh conditions of the desert, including the extreme heat and lack of water, and the challenges faced by his expedition. He also provides detailed descriptions of the various tribes he encountered, including their dress, customs, and beliefs.Peel's account of his journey is both informative and engaging. He writes in a clear and concise style, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. The book is also illustrated with a number of maps and drawings, which help to bring the landscape and people of the Nubian Desert to life.Overall, A Ride Through The Nubian Desert is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the exploration of Africa in the nineteenth century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African history, exploration, or travel writing.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: 1164546546
• ISBN13: 9781164546542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"