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A little poem for a friend
Poem wrote by Sir William Gell in the notebook of James Burton before he left for Egypt:
246 words, written September 28 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Assignment
Document received by Belzoni from Burckhardt and Salt as reported in Belzoni’s “Narrative of the Operations…”
695 words, written September 26 2004,
in the late afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Departure for Abou-Simbel
On the 14th of August, 1816, the Hon. Charles Leonard Irby and James Mangles, Commanders in the Royal Navy, left England, with the intention of making a tour on the Continent. This journey they were led to extend far
740 words, written September 26 2004,
in the morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The African Association
The Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa, shortened to “The African Society” and “African Association”, whose influential membership was headed by Sir Joseph Banks, president of the Royal Society – a man of learning and
795 words, written September 25 2004,
midday
and filed in A Deeper Glance
Report on the Memnonium
The following is an extract from some letters which John Lewis Burckhardt addressed to Mr. Hamilton, the Secretary of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Part of Africa1.
1881 words, written September 24 2004,
in the late afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Mr. Drovetti's Collection
The following is an extract from a letter of John Lewis Burckhardt addressed to Mr. Hamilton, the Secretary of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Part of Africa.
335 words, written September 24 2004,
in the afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Contract
Abd-el-Atti was a young, well-built, active Egyptian, with a face much like a North American Indian’s. His complexion was copper-colored, his eyes black and rather unsteady. After the Nile voyage I took him with me to Syria; and, having
1285 words, written September 24 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Palm-Trees and Moonlight
“It was not yet evening, but there was no other village for some distance above, and we thought it best to pass the night here.
219 words, written September 24 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Crocodile Pits
“I paused a day at Es Siout and then went on to Maabdeh, on the east bank of the river, about five miles above Manfaloot. Here we found ourselves, one morning, on awaking. Maabdeh is not the site of
7054 words, written September 23 2004,
in the afternoon
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Dragoman
“The word dragoman, derived from turgoman, and meaning simply an interpreter, has gotten to signify a sort of courier, valet, servant, adviser, and traveling companion, all combined, on whom the Oriental traveler must expect to be dependent for his
274 words, written September 23 2004,
in the late morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Camel or Dromedary?
“I remember I had a long discourse about the difference between the camel and the dromedary. Buffon gives the camel two humps, and the dromedary one; and this, I believe is the received opinion, as it had always been mine;
430 words, written September 22 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
No more
“It may be, however, that the reader will one day be hurried by a steam-engine over the route which I was now crossing at the slow pace of a camel;
167 words, written September 22 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
The Painted Monuments of Egypt
Coloured engraving after the painting by Charles Louis Fleury Panckoucke. Frontispice of the second edition of the Description de l’Égypte, 1821-1826.
931 words, written September 20 2004,
in the late morning
and filed in Spyglass
Entering in Alexandria
“Having seated himself cross-legged on the gangway of the steamer, pipes and coffee were served, and he steered us through the intricate channel into the harbour of Alexandria. The usual scene of confusion now ensued.
358 words, written September 19 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in The Travellers Journals
Lewis & Clark
This is not about Egypt, nor about the Near East, but we cannot ignore a great exhibition and its wonderful online companion site about the two famous explorers that make the history of explorations.
635 words, written September 15 2004,
in the early morning
and filed in News and Events
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Discover the allure of the ancient Egyptians and their quest to achieve immortality in an exhibition featuring the largest selection of antiquities ever loaned by Egypt for display in North America. More than 100 treasures from the resting places of
207 words, written September 13 2004,
in the afternoon
and filed in News and Events
Petra: Lost City of Stone
(Cincinnati) July 23, 2004 Following a successful 2003-4 season, in which attendance increased 30 percent over the previous year, the Cincinnati Art Museum announces its new season of special exhibitions for 2004-5, headlined by the international exhibition Petra: Lost City
297 words, written September 13 2004,
in the morning
and filed in News and Events
Thomas Cook & Son
The land of Nile has enjoyed a special status in the world map throughout the previous centuries. It is endowed with humanity’s earliest charisma that evokes a sense of awe and curiosity to dig deep into it. This wonder and
1079 words, written September 12 2004,
in the afternoon
and filed in A Deeper Glance
Description de l'Egypte
The advent of modern technological advances led to explorations and discoveries of new lands and rediscovery of ancient civilizations. The kingdom of Egypt lying in the northeastern part of Africa, bordering the Mediterranean and the Red Sea could boast of
1321 words, written September 12 2004,
in the afternoon
and filed in A Deeper Glance
The initial difficulties of an expert in hydraulics in Egypt
Giovanni Battista Belzoni arrived in Egypt in 1815, knowing little or nothing about the country. His intention was to build and sell his hydraulic irrigation machinery to the Pasha of Egypt, Muhammad Ali. To get his project off the ground
1783 words, written September 11 2004,
in the morning
and filed in A Deeper Glance
Chevalier de Lascaris
“The Chevalier de Lascaris, whose recent death was not so pungently deplored, and whose life had been a scene of agitation, had followed the fortune of general Bonaparte, after the capitulation which put Malta into his possession; fame reports
176 words, written September 7 2004,
in the evening
and filed in Who Was Who
Gounaud
“On my landing at Old Cairo, I was saluted with a hearty welcome by M. Gounaud, a Lyonnese, and a very ingenious mechanician, who had just been establishing several manufactures, on account of the pacha of Egypt.” From Travels
46 words, written September 1 2004,
in the evening
and filed in Who Was Who
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