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100	1		_aLane, Edward William, _d1801-1876
245	1	3	_aAn account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-19
508			_aPeter Becker, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians" by Edward William Lane is an ethnographic account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the daily lives, traditions, and societal structures of Egyptians during the early part of the 19th century, focusing particularly on their customs, social dynamics, and the impact of the Nile on their culture. The opening of this account presents the author's background and motivations for writing, highlighting Lane's dedication to understanding Egyptian society during his stays in the country from 1833 to 1835. He describes his interactions with the locals, his endeavor to learn the Arabic language, and his efforts to immerse himself in the culture by adopting local customs. Lane introduces readers to his key Muslim friend, Sheikh Ahmad, sharing anecdotes that reveal both the personal characteristics and societal norms of the time. This sets the stage for a detailed examination of topics ranging from religious practices to daily interactions, all enriched by Lane's observations and illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Ward, Lock and Co. limited, 1890
653			_aEgypt -- Social life and customs
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/accountofmanners00laneuoft
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70796
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