Description of Egypt: Notes and Views in Egypt and Nubia, Made During the Years 1825, 26, 27, and 28 :...
- ISBN-10
- 9774245253
- ISBN-13
- 9789774245251
- Category
- Egypt
- Pages
- 588
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- American Univ in Cairo Press
- Author
- Edward William Lane
Description
An enormously important book, taking the form of a journey through Egypt from north to south, describing all of the ancient monuments and contemporary life of the time
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