Travels In Nubia

Travels In Nubia is a travelogue written by the Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt. It chronicles his journey through the Nubian region of Sudan and Egypt in the early 19th century. Burckhardt's account is a fascinating insight into the culture, customs, and history of the region, as well as the challenges he faced as a European traveler in an unfamiliar and often hostile environment. The book is divided into chapters that cover different stages of his journey, from his arrival in Cairo to his travels along the Nile and through the Nubian Desert. Burckhardt's observations on the people, landscape, and architecture of Nubia are vividly described, and his encounters with local tribes and rulers provide a unique perspective on the political and social dynamics of the region. The book is also notable for its detailed descriptions of ancient Nubian ruins and monuments, including the temples of Abu Simbel and the pyramids of Meroe. Overall, Travels In Nubia is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.