The Land Of The Pyramids (1884)

By J. Chesney

Book Overview

""The Land of the Pyramids"" is a travelogue written by J. Chesney in 1884, documenting his journey through Egypt. The book covers his travels from Alexandria to Cairo, and then to Luxor and Aswan. Chesney describes the people, culture, and history of Egypt, as well as the ancient monuments and archaeological sites he visited. He also provides detailed accounts of his experiences on the Nile River, including encounters with crocodiles and other wildlife. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the places Chesney visited. Overall, ""The Land of the Pyramids"" offers a fascinating glimpse into Egypt during the late 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the country's rich cultural heritage.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: 1120895081
• ISBN13: 9781120895080
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"