A Thousand Miles Up the Nile

Amelia B. Edwards

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Published
6 January 2023
Pages
352
ISBN
9789358714609

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile

Amelia B. Edwards

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Amelia B. Edwards, a British novelist and travel author, wrote the travelogue A Thousand Miles Up the Nile. The book, which was published in 1877, details Edwards' expedition up the Nile River, travels through Sudan and Egypt. The book is a fascinating and in-depth account of her adventures, filled with thorough descriptions of the environments, characters, and historic sites she comes across along the journey. With her excursions up the Nile, Edwards was able to completely pursue her enthusiasm for Egyptology and archaeology, which she had a strong interest in as a writer. She describes her excursions to several ancient sites in her book, including the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, the temples of Karnak and Luxor, and the temples of Karnak and Luxor. She goes into great depth about the amazing art and architecture she sees at each location. In her travelogue, Edwards demonstrates her prowess as a storyteller and as a good fiction writer. She gives evocative images of the people she encounters along the trip, and her lyrical and educational descriptions of the Nile and its environs. In conclusion, anybody interested in travel writing, Egyptology, or the history of ancient Egypt should read A Thousand Miles up the Nile.

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