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100 1 _aTyndale, Walter,
_d1855-1943
245 1 2 _aL'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-23
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"L'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui" by Walter Tyndale is a richly illustrated travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work offers a detailed observation of Egypt, blending the author's personal experiences with historical commentary and vivid descriptions of both ancient and modern facets of the country. The narrative likely explores the cultural, architectural, and social contrasts within Egypt, particularly focusing on cities like Port-Saïd and Cairo. The opening of this travel account introduces readers to the author's arrival in Egypt via Port-Saïd, capturing his emotions and first impressions of the landscape and local life. Tyndale describes the transition from the harbor's calm waters to the vibrant bustle of the city, highlighting the beauty of the Nile and the allure of ancient landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza. His reflections combine nostalgia for the past and observations of contemporary life, suggesting a profound appreciation for the rich heritage of Egypt, while also lamenting the effects of modernization on its cultural fabric. The tone is both informative and evocative, setting the stage for further exploration throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
653 _aEgypt -- Description and travel
653 _aCairo (Egypt) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41155
999 _c81994
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