Beschreibung:
This 1838 edition traces a journey through Egypt and the Near East by John Lloyd Stephens, founder of Mesoamerican archaeology.
Preface; Preface to new edition; 1. Alexandria; 2. From Alexandria to Cairo; 3. The slave-market at Cairo; 4. Journey up the Nile; 5. Sporting on the Nile; 6. Small favours thankfully received; 7. The temple of Dendera; 8. The rock of the chain; 9. Ascent of the cataracts; 10. Thebes, its temples and great ruins; 11. The Arabs and the pacha; 12. A travelling artist and antiquary; 13. A good word for the Arabs; 14. The caravan; 15. The aspect of the mountains; 16. Ascent of Sinai; 17. Diet of the monks.