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William Arnold Bromfield

 
9781330125632: Letters From Egypt and Syria (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Travel writing from the Nile to the Levant, told in brisk, firsthand letters and vivid scenes. This edition presents William Arnold Bromfield’s 19th‑century journeys through Egypt, Nubia, and Syria, offering a grounded look at people, places, and daily life on long, demanding travels along the Nile and beyond.

The book blends observation with personal reflection, capturing deserts, river boats, markets, and ruins. It records hardships, simple meals, camels and boat travel, and moments of wonder as Bromfield moves from the pyramids to coastal towns and holy sites, all told in an engaging, accessible voice.

What you’ll experience


  • Eyewitness detail of Nile life, desert travel, and river journeys

  • Vivid scenes of towns, markets, ruins, and landscapes

  • Notes on people, customs, and everyday challenges of travel

  • An intimate, letters‑based account that preserves the period’s atmosphere



Ideal for readers of historical travel and imperial-era exploration, especially those curious about 19th‑century Egypt and Syria through the eyes of a physician‑naturalist on a grand, rambling itinerary.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The letters which compose this volume, are the unstudied communications of aB rother to aS ister written for no other eye than hers, and printed solely with the hope of affording gratification to those by whom the character and talents of the lamented writer were well known. There are some among his friends, more devoted to antiquarian pursuits than himself, who may not concur in many opinions which he has expressed concerning Egyptian antiquities ;but these, being his own convictions, which he was too candid to conceal, can be perused only with kind and generous feelings. The letters, written amidst the inconveniences and hindrances of Eastern travel, contain, with a few notes appended to them, all that remaias of the writers descriptions of his journeyings in Egypt, Nubia, and Palestine, until within a few days of his arrival at Damascus, where it pleased God that they should terminate with his life.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1856. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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