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Known as the godmother of Egyptology, Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards traveled throughout Egypt at a time when archeology was in its infancy in that country and anyone with a shovel or trowel could explore the magnificent intact ruins. She was part of a group of extraordinary Victorian women who ignored repressive 19th-century attitudes toward women scientists and challenged society to follow their passion for history.
A Thousand Miles on the Nile was first published in 1877. The title refers to the approximate distance between Alexandria and the Second Cataract of the Nile, a journey the author undertook over the course of a year in Egypt. The story opens at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo, where a motley group of tourists is gathered, on their way to or from India, English and American tourists, travelers from Belgium, France or Germany and many others. Tourists generally stick to the safe route provided by Cook's, but a few, like the author, prefer to explore on their own.
The book is characterized by long, detailed, and elaborate descriptions of places, people, customs, and the wonderful markets, historical ruins, and artifacts that Edwards and his friends encounter. Memorable trips to the pyramids in Cairo and a trip to the shrine in Mecca precede the Nile journey. They must travel aboard the "dahabeeyah", a type of Egyptian barge which, although much more expensive than steamboats and conventional boats, is much more picturesque, quieter and offers more time to admire the scenery along of the majestic river. It is luxuriously furnished and offers enough space for a piano and several bookcases. Edwards' tone is often ironic as she gently mocks the regular English tourists who flock to Egypt.
Bedreshayn, Sakkarah, Memphis, Mineh, Thebes, Karnak, Aswan, Elephantine, Abu Simmel and the Tombs of Ramesses, the Second Cataract and the return journey are all documented in great detail. They stop in Luxor on the way back and visit the Coptic Church and it is here that they take part in some archaeological work going on in Luxor. They encounter scientists and tourists, counterfeiters and sinister con artists. Edwards' tone of compassion for the callous way in which ancient mummies are unwrapped and tossed aside, the way bounty hunters strip every tomb of its valuables whenever they can, and the thriving trade in antiques is both educational and interesting.
A Thousand Miles up the Nile is a wonderful, if slightly dated, travelogue and a great addition to your collection.
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