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    Egypt, handbook for travellers.Pt. 1. Lower Egypt, with the Fayum and the peninsula of Sinai [Electronic Version] 

    Baedeker, Karl (Rice University, 1885)
    districts contrasted with the solemn, awe-inspiring desert, and the manners, customs, and appearance of a most interesting, though not always pleasing, population. At the same time Egypt is pre-eminent among...
    ), a sultry, parching, and enervating wind from the desert, prevailing at longer or shorter intervals for about fifty days (whence the name), though in some seasons...
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    Egypt and the Sûdân; handbook for travellers [Electronic Version] 

    Baedeker, Karl (Rice University, 1914)
    districts contrasted with the solemn desert, and the manners, customs, and appearance of a most interesting and most diversified population.The HANDBOOK TO EGYPT, of which the present is the seventh edition, is founded...
    of SaḳḳâraArabian Dwelling House:Arabian Dwelling House:Plan of AlexandriaPlan of the Inner TownPlan of Ancient Alexandria,Plan of Ancient AlexandriaCatacombs of Kôm esh-ShuḳâfaGraeco-Roman Museum at AlexandriaPlan of Ramleh...
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    Egypt: handbook for travellers [Electronic Version] 

    Baedeker, Karl (Rice University, 1898)
    , the singularly clear atmosphere, the wonderful colouring and effects of light and shade, the exuberant fertility of the cultivated districts contrasted with the solemn, awe-inspiring desert, and the manners, customs...
    AssuânElephantine13th Day. its bazaars, etc. Expedition to the tombs on (p. 329) recommended.Assuân,Mount Grenfell14th Day. Expedition into the desert on donkey or camel. Then cross to the island...
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    Egypt: handbook for travellers [Electronic Version] 

    Baedeker, Karl (Rice University, 1908)
    climate, the singularly clear atmosphere, the wonderful colouring and effects of light and shade, the exuberant fertility of the cultivated districts contrasted with the solemn, awe-inspiring desert...
    and OmdurmânPlans. Section of the of SaḳḳâraArabian Dwelling House:Arabian Dwelling House...
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    Egypt, handbook for travellers: part second, upper Egypt, with Nubia as far as the second cataract and the western oases [Electronic Version] 

    Baedeker, Karl (Rice University, 1892)
    Elephantine13th Day. its bazaars, etc. Expedition to the tombs on (p. 269) recommended.Assuân,Mount Grenfell14th Day. Expedition into the desert on donkey or camel. Then cross to the island...
    an agreeable variety without adding much to the cost. For lunch 2–3 courses are usually demanded, and for dinner, soup, 3 courses, and desert.] All the dishes shall be well...

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    SubjectArt & Artifacts (5)History & Politics (5)Places & Architecture (5)Travel & Transportation (5)Egypt--Guidebooks (4)Sudan--Guidebooks (2)Daily Life & Customs (1)Egypt--Description and travel (1)Maps (1)Religion & Festivals (1)... View MoreDate Issued1910 - 1914 (1)1900 - 1909 (1)1890 - 1899 (2)1885 - 1889 (1)Has File(s)Yes (5)

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