No river so dominates the land through which it flows nor holds as much fascination as the Nile. For centuries, it has been the world's most popular waterway for adventurers, explorers, writers, historians, and tourists alike. This illustrated anthology brings together nearly 100 famous travelers from different times and cultures, and views the Nile's progress and heritage, from its delta to its source, through their eyes. Escape into E.M. Forster's or Robert Curzon's Alexandria; share Flaubert's first night up the river; ...
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No river so dominates the land through which it flows nor holds as much fascination as the Nile. For centuries, it has been the world's most popular waterway for adventurers, explorers, writers, historians, and tourists alike. This illustrated anthology brings together nearly 100 famous travelers from different times and cultures, and views the Nile's progress and heritage, from its delta to its source, through their eyes. Escape into E.M. Forster's or Robert Curzon's Alexandria; share Flaubert's first night up the river; visit a cattle market with William Golding -- over 2,000 years of history is neatly contained within this one collection.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good or better condition, large private bookplate inside, in a Very Good or better dustjacket with minor sunning to spine. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780304340620.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
