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Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain (1883)

Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain (1883)

Whately, Mary Louisa

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ISBN10: 1165792540
ISBN13: 9781165792542
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain is a book written by Mary Louisa Whately in 1883. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of life in Cairo, Egypt, during the late 19th century. The author, who was an Englishwoman and a Christian missionary, lived in Cairo for several years and was able to observe and document the daily lives of the people living there.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Cairo. The chapters cover topics such as the city's architecture, the customs and traditions of the people, the role of women in society, the education system, and the religious practices of the Muslim and Christian communities.Throughout the book, Whately provides vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of Cairo, as well as her own personal observations and experiences. She also includes anecdotes and stories about the people she met during her time in the city.Scenes From Life In Cairo: A Glimpse Behind The Curtain is a valuable historical document that provides insight into a fascinating period in Egypt's history. It is also a testament to the author's keen powers of observation and her deep understanding of the culture and traditions of the people she encountered.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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