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An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians: Written in Egypt during the Years 1833, –34, and –35, Partly from Notes Made during a Former Visit to that Country in the Years 1825, –26, –27 and –28 - Cambridge Library Collection - Perspect
Edward William Lane
An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians: Written in Egypt during the Years 1833, –34, and –35, Partly from Notes Made during a Former Visit to that Country in the Years 1825, –26, –27 and –28 - Cambridge Library Collection - Perspect
Edward William Lane
Fluent in Arabic, Edward William Lane (1801–76) devoted his life's study to Egypt. This well-illustrated two-volume work was first published in 1836. Volume 2 primarily details Cairo's vibrant public space, covering drug use, games, street music and dancers, snake charmers, storytelling, celebratory festivals, and funerals.
458 pages, 46 b/w illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 21, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9781108055246 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 458 |
Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 26 mm · 580 g |
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