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Travels In Nubia

Travels In Nubia

Burckhardt, John Lewis

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163660124
ISBN13: 9781163660126
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 594
Weight: 2.28
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Travels in Nubia is a travelogue written by John Lewis Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer who traveled extensively in the Middle East and Africa during the early 19th century. In this book, Burckhardt recounts his journey through Nubia, a region located in southern Egypt and northern Sudan.The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Burckhardt's journey from Cairo to Aswan, where he begins his exploration of Nubia. He describes the landscape, the people he meets, and the historical and cultural significance of the region.The second part of the book details Burckhardt's travels along the Nile River, where he visits numerous ancient temples and ruins, including the famous temples of Abu Simbel. He also describes his encounters with local tribes and the challenges he faced traveling through the desert.The final part of the book recounts Burckhardt's journey back to Cairo, where he reflects on his experiences in Nubia and offers insights into the culture and history of the region.Travels in Nubia is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the region during the early 19th century. It is also a fascinating travelogue that offers a glimpse into the life and adventures of a pioneering explorer.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.

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