Bøker av Charles Leonard Irby

This fascinating travelogue chronicles the adventures of Charles Leonard Irby and James Mangles, two British officers who explored the ancient lands of Egypt, Nubia, Syria, and Asia Minor in the early 19th century. The book provides vivid descriptions of exotic landscapes, ancient ruins, and colorful local customs, as well as encounters with hostile tribes and dangerous wildlife. With its blend of adventure, history, and travel writing, Travels in Egypt and Nubia is a timeless masterpiece of exploration literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1823, the work comprises five extended letters describing the amazing adventures of these two intrepid adventurers throughout the Middle East during the early years of the nineteenth century. Contains original maps, drawings and prints.

The preface to this work describes how its authors, Charles Irby (1789-1845) and James Mangles (1786-1867), both officers in the Royal Navy, left England in 1816 for a tour of the continent. 'Curiosity at first, and an increasing admiration of antiquities as they advanced, carried them at length through several parts of the Levant.' On their return to England, interest in Egypt being at its height, they were persuaded to compile this book from their letters to friends and family at home, and had it privately printed in 1823. Their account begins in Cairo, whence they made a journey down the Nile, meeting with Giovanni Belzoni at Abu Simbel. They then travelled from Cairo across the desert and along the coast of the Holy Land, reaching Aleppo and exploring Syria. This detailed account of their two-year travels provides much information of continuing interest to archaeologists and historians.