02975cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500330014826400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750505030039850801550090152012720105653400570232865300360238565300410242165300370246285600640249985600430256399900190260670565UtSlPG20260610134630.0mcr n260607r20231888utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aEdwards, Amelia B.,d1831-189212aA thousand miles up the Nile 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2023-04-160 aCairo and the Great Pyramid -- Cairo and the Mecca pilgrimage -- Cairo to Bedreshayn -- Sakkârah and Memphis -- Bedreshayn to Minieh -- Minieh to Siût -- Siût to Denderah -- Thebes and Karnak -- Thebes to Assûan -- Assûan and Elephantine -- The cataract and the desert -- Philæ -- Philæ to Korosko -- Korosko to Abou Simbel -- Rameses the Great -- Abou Simbel -- The second cataract -- Discoveries at Abou Simbel -- Back through Nubia -- Silsilis and Edfu -- Thebes -- Abydus and Cairo. aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) a"A Thousand Miles Up the Nile" by Amelia B. Edwards is a travel narrative and exploration account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journey up the Nile River in Egypt, vividly depicting the landscapes, cultures, and historic sites encountered along the way. The narrative likely focuses on the experiences of the author and her companion as they delve into the wonders of ancient Egypt, blending personal anecdotes with observations about the local customs and historical significance of the sites they visit. The opening of the book sets the stage for a grand adventure, starting with the author's arrival in Cairo and the bustling atmosphere of Shepheard’s Hotel, where travelers from various backgrounds converge. The initial chapters describe the author's impressions of the rich culture, vibrant bazaars, and monumental landmarks like the Great Pyramid. Through detailed descriptions and personal reflections, Edwards captures the essence of Egyptian life, highlighting the contrast between modern travelers and the timelessness of the ancient world. The narrative promises a journey that combines historical insights with the excitement of exploration along the legendary Nile. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pOriginally published:cUnited States: A.L.Burt, 1888 aEgypt -- Description and travel aNile River -- Description and travel aEgypt -- History -- 19th century4 uhttps://archive.org/details/thousandmilesupn00amel/mode/1up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70565 c111291d111291