A Thousand Miles Up the Nile

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De Abu Simbel tempel (later, na de bouw van de Aswan dam naar een plek hogerop verplaatst) lag nog vlak aan de Nijl, half door zand overstroomd. Amara Thornton unpacks the significance of the early 20th century magazine 'Egypt and the Sudan' housed in the Society's Special Collections.

Born to a retired army officer and a Irish mother, Amelia was taught from the start to be independent, curious, and fearless. An early Suffragette (Lesko, Wiki) Edwards made sure that her contribution would go to a college that had a long record of extremely liberal opinions and beliefs.

The first is that it describes, often in detail, the archaeological remains as they were in 1873-74; many have been subsequently damaged, destroyed, or relocated (e.

Pero la lectura de este libro tiene un encanto especial por lo que supone de aventura de una mujer valiente y decidida, que nos ha dejado un recuerdo imborrable de este viaje maravilloso. Edwards, again accompanied by Lucy Renshaw, toured Egypt in the winter of 1873–1874, experiencing a fascination with the land and its cultures, ancient and modern. He has four: a short walk, like the rolling of a small boat in a chopping sea; a long walk, which dislocates every bone in your body; a trot that reduces you to imbecility; and a gallop that is sudden death.They traveled up the Nile from Cairo for seven weeks and roughly 800 miles to Abu Simbel, arriving January 31, 1874. Amelia was delighted to find the colossal statue at the Ramesseum, described by Diodorus as the largest in Egypt. She and her crew began recording the vividly painting on the walls, and they even found a human skull.

at the top of the leaf in pure cobalt, and passes imperceptibly down to a tint that is almost emerald green at the bottom. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Edwards expertise as well as her speaking ability, humor and gracious personality made her a favorite among her American counterparts.This is the most important of my books, and the one by which I most hope to be remembered – if I may hope to be remembered at all! Whether you're an Egyptologist, a traveler, or simply someone interested in the history of the region, this book is a must-read that offers a rich and captivating account of one of the world's most fascinating and mysterious cultures.

Another significant highlight of the book is Edwards' writing style, which is both vivid and accessible. Edwards' travels in Egypt had made her aware of the increasing threat directed towards the ancient monuments by tourism and modern development. Pelasgians from the Greek isles, Oscans perhaps from Pompeii, Daunians from the districts between Tarentum and Brundusium, figure here, each in their national costume. The Libyan is beardless; his lips are thin; his nose is hooked; his forehead retreats; he wears a close-fitting cap with a pendant hanging in front of the ear.

Edwards became fascinated with ancient Egypt as a result of this visit, founding the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1882 and devoting the rest of her life to Egyptology and the protection of Egypt's ancient monuments. Journeying southwards from Cairo in a hired dahabiyeh (manned houseboat), the two women visited Philae and ultimately reached Abu Simbel, where they remained for six weeks. Along the way, they traversed valleys, climbed tall mountain peaks, and encountered numerous lakes and rivers. Edwards was looking at statues that were thousands of years old - it was amazing that any vivid colors remained at all!