Three Months In The Soudan (1885)

By Ernestine Sartorius

Book Overview

""Three Months In The Soudan"" is a book written by Ernestine Sartorius in 1885. The book is a memoir of her journey through the Sudan, which was then a part of Egypt, during the late 19th century. Sartorius was an Englishwoman who traveled to the Sudan with her husband, who was a British officer serving in the Egyptian army. The book provides a detailed and vivid account of Sartorius' experiences in the Sudan, including her encounters with the local people, the landscape, and the wildlife. She describes the harsh living conditions in the Sudan, the extreme heat, and the challenges of traveling through the desert. Sartorius also provides insights into the political situation in the Sudan at the time, including the conflict between the British and the Mahdist forces, who were fighting for independence from the Egyptian government. She describes the battles and skirmishes she witnessed, as well as the impact of the conflict on the local population.Overall, ""Three Months In The Soudan"" is a fascinating and informative account of life in the Sudan during a tumultuous period of history. It provides a unique perspective on the country and its people, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the region.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: 1437352391
• ISBN13: 9781437352399
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"