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100 1 _aEnglish, George Bethune,
_d1787-1828
245 1 2 _aA Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar :
_bUnder the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-24
508 _aProduced by Charles Klingman; HTML version by David Widger
520 _a"A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar" by George Bethune English is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents an expedition led by Ismael Pasha, ordered by Mehemmed Ali Pasha, to conquer the regions of Dongola and Sennaar in Sudan. The text likely explores themes of military strategy, cultural encounters, and the ancient history of the Nile, highlighting the landscapes and challenges faced during the journey. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by describing the conditions in Egypt under the Viceroy Mehemmed Ali Pasha, who has worked to restore order and revive trade in the region. The author, an American artillery chief in the service of the Viceroy, recounts his arrival at the army's camp and his initial impressions of the troops prepared to embark on the expedition. He also details some personal struggles, such as his battle with ophthalmia, which temporarily hinders his ability to participate in the early stages of the campaign. The vivid descriptions of the Nile's geographical features and the problems faced by the army, including treacherous rapids and logistical challenges, set a rich, adventurous tone for the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSudan -- History -- To 1821
653 _aSudan -- History -- 1821-1881
653 _aDunqulah (Sudan) -- History
653 _aSennar (Sudan) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17592
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