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  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter I - Cairo and the Great Pyramid Part 1

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Chapter I - Cairo and the Great Pyramid Part 1
    2026/09/20
    In which the author and her companion arrive in bustling Cairo quite by chance, seeking respite from persistent rain, and find themselves immersed in the eclectic and colourful variety of travellers and native life around Shepheard’s Hotel. They revel in the vivid sights and sounds of the bazaars, with their lively mix of costumes, street scenes, and characters offering a picturesque glimpse of the city's timeless Oriental charm.
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    12 分
  • A Thousand Miles up the Nile Preface to the First and Second Editions

    A Thousand Miles up the Nile Preface to the First and Second Editions
    2026/09/17
    In which the reader is introduced to the enchanting and timeless land of Egypt, where the enduring customs of its people and the mysteries of ancient hieroglyphs intertwine with the leisure of travel by dahabeeyah along the storied Nile. The narrative gently reflects on the progress of Egyptology, the enduring charm of the landscape, and the subtle continuity between past and present observed throughout these remarkable ancient environs.
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    17 分