Light from the Land of the Sphinx 1896

By H. Forbes Witherby

Book Overview

""Light from the Land of the Sphinx"" is a book written by H. Forbes Witherby and originally published in 1896. The book is a travelogue that describes Witherby's journey through Egypt, where he explores the country's ancient history, mysterious culture, and stunning landscapes. Witherby's vivid descriptions of the pyramids, temples, and tombs of Egypt, as well as his encounters with the local people, provide readers with a fascinating insight into a world that is both ancient and modern. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the text to life. ""Light from the Land of the Sphinx"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Egyptology, travel writing, or the history and culture of the Middle East.With illustrations from the monuments.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: 1162734906
• ISBN13: 9781162734903
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"