02450cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000740012624500420020026400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850801060045952013240056553400760188965300250196565300360199085600550202685600430208170394UtSlPG20260610134628.0mcr n260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21010470  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aWeigall, Arthur E. P. Bromeq(Arthur Edward Pearse Brome),d1880-193410aTravels in the Upper Egyptian deserts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-03-27  aGalo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Travels in the Upper Egyptian Deserts" by Arthur E. P. Weigall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the author's exploration and observations during his journeys through the desolate, yet picturesque, landscapes of Upper Egypt, focusing especially on the ancient quarries and other significant locations. The book aims to inspire interest in the rich archaeological heritage of the region, as well as the breathtaking beauty of its natural features.  The opening of the work sets the stage for an engaging narrative, blending poetic descriptions of the Egyptian desert with personal reflections on the adventurous spirit of exploration. Weigall eloquently describes the sights and sensations of desert travel, including the brilliance of sunlight, the myriad colors of the landscape, and the historical remnants scattered throughout the terrain. He expresses a desire to transport readers to this enchanting wilderness, while also acknowledging the challenges and harsh realities of such an expedition. The first chapter introduces Weigall's ambition to awaken curiosity about a lesser-known aspect of Egypt, promising a captivating account of both the ancient and the natural beauty that lies beyond the familiar banks of the Nile. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: William Blackwood and sons, 1913  aEgypt -- Antiquities  aEgypt -- Description and travel4 uhttps://archive.org/details/travelsinuppereg00weig40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70394