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Title: L'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
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Summary: "L'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui" by Walter Tyndale is a richly illustrated travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work offers a detailed observation of Egypt, blending the author's personal experiences with historical commentary and vivid descriptions of both ancient and modern facets of the country. The narrative likely explores the cultural, architectural, and social contrasts within Egypt, particularly focusing on cities like Port-Saïd and Cairo. The opening of this travel account introduces readers to the author's arrival in Egypt via Port-Saïd, capturing his emotions and first impressions of the landscape and local life. Tyndale describes the transition from the harbor's calm waters to the vibrant bustle of the city, highlighting the beauty of the Nile and the allure of ancient landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza. His reflections combine nostalgia for the past and observations of contemporary life, suggesting a profound appreciation for the rich heritage of Egypt, while also lamenting the effects of modernization on its cultural fabric. The tone is both informative and evocative, setting the stage for further exploration throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyndale, Walter, 1855-1943
EBook No.: 41155
Published: Oct 23, 2012
Downloads: 48
Language: French
Subject: Egypt -- Antiquities
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Cairo (Egypt) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "L'Égypte d'hier et d'aujourd'hui" by Walter Tyndale is a richly illustrated travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work offers a detailed observation of Egypt, blending the author's personal experiences with historical commentary and vivid descriptions of both ancient and modern facets of the country. The narrative likely explores the cultural, architectural, and social contrasts within Egypt, particularly focusing on cities like Port-Saïd and Cairo. The opening of this travel account introduces readers to the author's arrival in Egypt via Port-Saïd, capturing his emotions and first impressions of the landscape and local life. Tyndale describes the transition from the harbor's calm waters to the vibrant bustle of the city, highlighting the beauty of the Nile and the allure of ancient landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza. His reflections combine nostalgia for the past and observations of contemporary life, suggesting a profound appreciation for the rich heritage of Egypt, while also lamenting the effects of modernization on its cultural fabric. The tone is both informative and evocative, setting the stage for further exploration throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tyndale, Walter, 1855-1943
EBook No.: 41155
Published: Oct 23, 2012
Downloads: 48
Language: French
Subject: Egypt -- Antiquities
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Cairo (Egypt) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.