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A thousand miles up the Nile

Pages
499
Published
1889
Language
English

Synopsis

This classic travelogue chronicles a journey up the Nile River in the late 19th century. The author details the ancient wonders, daily life, and landscapes encountered during her extensive travels through Egypt. It offers a vivid glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and discovery along one of the world's most iconic waterways.

About the author

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Edwards, Amelia Ann Blanford

Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (7 June 1831 – 15 April 1892), also known as Amelia B. Edwards, was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist. Her literary successes included the ghost story The Phantom Coach (1864), the novels Barbara's History (1864) and Lord Brackenbury (1880), and the travelogue of Egypt A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1877). She also edited a poetry anthology published in 1878. In 1882, she co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund. She gained the nickname "Godmo...