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Title: A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar
Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken
by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of
Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Klingman; HTML version by David Widger

Summary: "A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar" by George Bethune English is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents an expedition led by Ismael Pasha, ordered by Mehemmed Ali Pasha, to conquer the regions of Dongola and Sennaar in Sudan. The text likely explores themes of military strategy, cultural encounters, and the ancient history of the Nile, highlighting the landscapes and challenges faced during the journey. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by describing the conditions in Egypt under the Viceroy Mehemmed Ali Pasha, who has worked to restore order and revive trade in the region. The author, an American artillery chief in the service of the Viceroy, recounts his arrival at the army's camp and his initial impressions of the troops prepared to embark on the expedition. He also details some personal struggles, such as his battle with ophthalmia, which temporarily hinders his ability to participate in the early stages of the campaign. The vivid descriptions of the Nile's geographical features and the problems faced by the army, including treacherous rapids and logistical challenges, set a rich, adventurous tone for the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: English, George Bethune, 1787-1828

EBook No.: 17592

Published: Jan 24, 2006

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Sudan -- History -- To 1821

Subject: Sudan -- History -- 1821-1881

Subject: Dunqulah (Sudan) -- History

Subject: Sennar (Sudan) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T23:21:33Z A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar

This edition has images.

Title: A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar
Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken
by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of
Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Klingman; HTML version by David Widger

Summary: "A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar" by George Bethune English is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents an expedition led by Ismael Pasha, ordered by Mehemmed Ali Pasha, to conquer the regions of Dongola and Sennaar in Sudan. The text likely explores themes of military strategy, cultural encounters, and the ancient history of the Nile, highlighting the landscapes and challenges faced during the journey. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by describing the conditions in Egypt under the Viceroy Mehemmed Ali Pasha, who has worked to restore order and revive trade in the region. The author, an American artillery chief in the service of the Viceroy, recounts his arrival at the army's camp and his initial impressions of the troops prepared to embark on the expedition. He also details some personal struggles, such as his battle with ophthalmia, which temporarily hinders his ability to participate in the early stages of the campaign. The vivid descriptions of the Nile's geographical features and the problems faced by the army, including treacherous rapids and logistical challenges, set a rich, adventurous tone for the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: English, George Bethune, 1787-1828

EBook No.: 17592

Published: Jan 24, 2006

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Sudan -- History -- To 1821

Subject: Sudan -- History -- 1821-1881

Subject: Dunqulah (Sudan) -- History

Subject: Sennar (Sudan) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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