Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1999-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 101 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. Notes on a Journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo David Price "Notes on a Journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century. This engaging work chronicles the author's journey through various Mediterranean cities, including Malaga, Athens, and Cairo, exploring both the sights and experiences that accompany his travels. With a humorous and satirical tone, Thackeray provides insights into the cultures and societies he encounters, while also peppering his observations with personal reflections and anecdotes. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces himself and sets the stage for an unexpected expedition following an invitation to join a Mediterranean cruise. The opening scenes depict lively encounters among fellow passengers aboard the ship "Lady Mary Wood," showcasing a range of colorful characters from a kind-hearted captain to a good-natured lieutenant in charge of the mail. As the author grapples with seasickness and navigates his new surroundings, he shares poetic musings on the beauty of nature and the contrasting mundanity of city life, all while maintaining a witty and observant wit that invites readers along for the ride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Middle East -- Description and travel Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Travel -- Middle East Europe, Southern -- Description and travel Middle East -- In art DS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 453481 453506 2024-10-01T12:12:38.638614 2023-10-01T10:12:36.738269 text/html text/html 385614 2024-10-05T18:16:09 text/html 263528 2024-10-01T12:12:47.124535 application/epub+zip 269052 2024-10-01T12:12:42.279618 application/epub+zip 245864 2024-10-01T12:12:40.900577 application/epub+zip 522534 2024-10-01T12:12:50.909041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500169 2024-10-01T12:12:46.286604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448935 2022-09-01T12:40:23.335874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397641 397586 2024-10-01T12:12:38.138598 2023-10-01T10:12:36.338245 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 377894 2024-10-05T18:16:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 389813 2015-04-03T12:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20531 2024-10-01T12:12:51.041026 application/rdf+xml 21445 2024-10-01T12:12:41.448576 image/jpeg 4653 2024-10-01T12:12:41.173634 image/jpeg 163459 2020-01-07T10:39:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 158747 2015-04-03T12:44:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 258556 2024-10-01T12:12:38.677600 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia