ISBN: 9780282590772 - Letters on Egypt, Containing a Parallel Between the Manners of Its Ancient and Modern Inhabitants, Its Commerce, Agriculture, Government and Religion, ... of Louis Ix at Damietta (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed description of Egypt during the late 18th century, based on the author's travels in the region. It was written in a series of letters to a friend and contains observations on the country's natural features, including the Nile, climate, and natural history, as well as its present state of government, population, wealth, and other aspects of the culture and history of the country. It also contains discussions of ancient Egypt, including descriptions of its monuments and the author's reflections on their significance. The author traveled extensively throughout the country and provides detailed descriptions of the people, their customs, and their ways of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …