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100 1 _aKelly, R. Talbot
_q(Robert Talbot),
_d1861-1934
245 1 0 _aPeeps at Many Lands: Egypt
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-21
508 _aProduced by Bruce Albrecht, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt" by R. Talbot Kelly is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The text serves as an introduction to Egypt's rich history, culture, and landscapes, offering insights into its ancient civilization and the impact of the Nile on daily life. The author, who is also an artist, enhances the narrative with illustrative descriptions and illustrations, making it an engaging read for those interested in Egypt or travel literature. The opening of the book begins by reflecting on the ancient history of Egypt, linking it to biblical stories centered around figures like Joseph and Abraham. It paints a vivid picture of Egypt’s antiquity, detailing how civilization flourished along the banks of the Nile and highlighting the juxtaposition of ancient cultures with modern life. The richness of the land and its historical significance are emphasized, setting the stage for the exploration that follows in subsequent chapters, where topics like geography, daily life in Cairo, and the monumental achievements of ancient Egyptians will be further discussed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18647
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