My Winter on the Nile (Gorgias Historic Travels in the Cradle of Civilization)

From the eyes of a novelist, Warner illustrates the drama and romance of a voyage through Egypt. Particularly attracted to the Muslim life and practice in Egypt, and the monuments of the ancient empires, Warner takes the reader through the length of the country into Ethiopia and tropical Africa. A travelogue that captures the nineteenth century fascination with the East, this volume will delight anyone interested in days of the blossoming interest in Egypt. Prefatory Note Contents Chapter I. At The Gates Of The East Chapter II. Within The Portals Chapter III. Egypt Of To-Day Chapter IV. Cairo Chapter V. In The Bazaar Chapter VI. Mosques And Tombs Chapter VII. Moslem Worship —The Call To Prayer Chapter VIII. The Pyramids Chapter IX. Preparations For A Voyage Chapter X. On The Nile Chapter XI. People On The River Banks Chapter XII. Spending Christmas On The Nile Chapter XIII. Bights And Scenes On The River Chapter XIV. Midwinter In Egypt Chapter XV. Among The Ruins Of Thebes Chapter XVI. History In Stone Chapter XVII. Karnak Chapter XVIII. Ascending The River Chapter XIX. Passing The Cataract Of The Nile Chapter XX. On The Borders Of The Desert Chapter XXI. Ethiopia Chapter XXII. Life In The Tropics. Wady Halfa Chapter XXIII. Approaching The Second Cataract Chapter XXIV. Giants In Stone Chapter XXV. Flitting Through Nubia Chapter XXVI. Mysterious Philæ Chapter XXVII. Returning Chapter XXVIII. Modern Facts And Ancient Memories Chapter XXIX. The Future Of The Mummy's Soul Chapter XXX. Farewell To Thebes Chapter XXXI. Loitering By The Way Chapter XXXII. Jottings Chapter XXXIII. The Khedive Chapter XXXIV. The Wooden Man Chapter XXXV. On The Way Home Chapter XXXVI. By The Red Sea Chapter XXXVII. "Eastward Ho! " Index From the eyes of a novelist, Warner illustrates the drama and romance of a voyage through Egypt. Particularly attracted to the Muslim life and practice in Egypt, and the monuments of the ancient empires, Warner takes the reader through the length of the country into Ethiopia and tropical Africa. A travelogue that captures the 19th century fascination with the East, this volume will delight anyone interested in Egypt.