02356cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000034001122450026001462640051001723000047002233360026002703370026002963380036003225000031003585080099003895201429004885340045019176530018019626530032019808560042020123718UtSlPG20260610133116.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aTrollope, Anthony,d1815-188210aGeorge Walker at Suez 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-02-01  aTranscribed from the 1864 Chapman and Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price  a"George Walker at Suez" by Anthony Trollope is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This work chronicles the experiences of George Walker, a somewhat unremarkable Englishman, during his week-long visit to the town of Suez, Egypt. The narrative offers insights into Walker's thoughts and observations, illustrating his challenges in finding companionship and navigating the unfamiliar environment.  The story begins with George Walker departing Cairo for Suez, influenced by a doctor’s recommendation for his health. He depicts Suez as an unpleasant locale, full of heat and sand, initiating a sense of longing for the comforts of home. During his time there, Walker encounters John Robinson and his family, who are traveling to Australia. After bidding farewell to them, he experiences a sense of loneliness until he is visited by an influential Arab named Mahmoud al Ackbar, who mistakenly believes Walker to be a notable figure—Sir George Walker, the new Lieutenant-Governor of Pegu. This mistaken identity leads to an elaborate invitation for Walker to partake in a picnic at the Well of Moses. However, the situation unravels in a comedic fashion as the truth of the misunderstanding is revealed, showcasing Trollope’s humorous take on social status, identity, and the complications of cross-cultural interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aBritish -- Egypt -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3718