A Ride in Egypt, from Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes on the Present State and Ancient History of Nile Valley, and Some Account of the Various Ways of Making the Voyage Out and HomeMacmillan and Company, 1879 - 399 sider |
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Side ix
... my notes of these wanderings in the Mediterranean , as some parts of them at least will answer to the yearly experience of travellers who winter in Egypt . Although since this book was written and , indeed , PREFACE . ix.
... my notes of these wanderings in the Mediterranean , as some parts of them at least will answer to the yearly experience of travellers who winter in Egypt . Although since this book was written and , indeed , PREFACE . ix.
Side 6
... least one to snore . Before rough water is reached the dinner - bell rings , and there is a contest , not altogether good - tempered , as to a seat near the captain . By degrees , however , settlements take place ; those who cannot get ...
... least one to snore . Before rough water is reached the dinner - bell rings , and there is a contest , not altogether good - tempered , as to a seat near the captain . By degrees , however , settlements take place ; those who cannot get ...
Side 17
... least , among the most beautiful of its adornments . The simple harmony of natural colouring may be studied to ad- vantage among its well - laden branches , for the leaf offers exactly the scientifically correct contrast to the fruit ...
... least , among the most beautiful of its adornments . The simple harmony of natural colouring may be studied to ad- vantage among its well - laden branches , for the leaf offers exactly the scientifically correct contrast to the fruit ...
Side 32
... least take care that the unfortunate traveller who suffers for its sake should not suffer at the expense of his own pocket , since it is not for his own good . If he is not actually recompensed for his imprisonment , at least care will ...
... least take care that the unfortunate traveller who suffers for its sake should not suffer at the expense of his own pocket , since it is not for his own good . If he is not actually recompensed for his imprisonment , at least care will ...
Side 46
... that they have much litigation laid up for them for many days , but at least they are better off than some of their neighbours . The existence of two marquisates in the family is acknowledged ; but in 46 [ CH . I. ON THE VOYAGE .
... that they have much litigation laid up for them for many days , but at least they are better off than some of their neighbours . The existence of two marquisates in the family is acknowledged ; but in 46 [ CH . I. ON THE VOYAGE .
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A Ride in Egypt, from Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes on the Present ... William John Loftie Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1879 |
A Ride in Egypt, from Sioot to Luxor in 1879: With Notes on the Present ... William John Loftie Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1879 |
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