Along The Nile With General Grant (1904)

By Elbert Eli Farman

Book Overview

""Along The Nile With General Grant"" is a historical account of the travels of former U.S. President and Union General Ulysses S. Grant through Egypt in 1878-1879. Written by Elbert Eli Farman and originally published in 1904, the book chronicles Grant's journey from Cairo to Aswan, where he visited ancient Egyptian sites such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Temple of Karnak. Along the way, Grant met with important figures in Egyptian society, including Khedive Ismail Pasha and archaeologist Gaston Maspero. Farman's narrative provides insight into the political and cultural climate of Egypt during this time period, as well as Grant's personal observations and reflections on the country and its people. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the sites and people Grant encountered during his journey. Overall, ""Along The Nile With General Grant"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and travels of one of America's most prominent historical figures, as well as the rich history and culture of Egypt.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: 1164563408
• ISBN13: 9781164563402
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"