Palms And Temples: Notes Of A Four Months' Voyage Upon The Nile (1882)

By Julian Tregenna B Arnold

Book Overview

Palms and Temples is a travelogue written by Julian Tregenna Biddulph Arnold, chronicling his four-month journey along the Nile River in 1882. The book is a detailed account of his experiences, observations, and impressions of the people, places, and culture he encountered during his voyage. Arnold's writing style is descriptive and poetic, evoking the beauty and grandeur of the ancient temples and ruins he visited, as well as the lush landscapes and exotic flora and fauna of the Nile Valley. The book also provides insights into the political and social climate of Egypt at the time, as Arnold witnessed firsthand the aftermath of the British occupation and the growing tensions between the ruling Khedive and the nationalist movement. Palms and Temples is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in travel writing, Egyptology, or the history of the Nile Valley.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: 1437133819
• ISBN13: 9781437133813
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"