Travels Of M. Burckhardt In Egypt And Nubia (1819)

Travels Of M. Burckhardt In Egypt And Nubia is a book written by John Lewis Burckhardt, originally published in 1819. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through Egypt and Nubia, which he undertook disguised as an Arab merchant in order to explore these regions and study their cultures and customs. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Burckhardt's journey through Egypt, including his observations of the people, their customs, and the historical sites he visited, such as the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. The second part of the book covers his travels through Nubia, where he encountered various tribes and explored the ruins of ancient cities, including the famous ruins of Mero�����. The book is widely regarded as a valuable historical and cultural document, providing a unique perspective on the peoples and cultures of Egypt and Nubia during the early 19th century.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.