Book Description

This fascinating travelogue chronicles the adventures of Charles Leonard Irby and James Mangles, two British officers who explored the ancient lands of Egypt, Nubia, Syria, and Asia Minor in the early 19th century. The book provides vivid descriptions of exotic landscapes, ancient ruins, and colorful local customs, as well as encounters with hostile tribes and dangerous wildlife. With its blend of adventure, history, and travel writing, Travels in Egypt and Nubia is a timeless masterpiece of exploration literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.