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ADVENTURES OF TWO YOUTHS IN A JOURNEY - TO - EGYPT AND THE HOLY LAND - BY - THOMAS W. KNOX
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Chapter I. - FROM BOMBAY TO SUEZ.—THE RED SEA, MECCA, AND MOUNT SINAI.
Chapter II. - SUEZ.—WHERE THE ISRAELITES CROSSED THE RED SEA.—THE SUEZ CANAL.
Chapter III. - FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.—THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN.
Chapter IV. - STREET SCENES IN CAIRO.
Chapter V. - A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO.
Chapter VI. - MOSQUES, DERVISHES, AND SCHOOLS.—EDUCATION IN EGYPT.
Chapter VII. - THE CITADEL.—THE TOMBS OF THE CALIPHS.—THE NILOMETER.—THE ROSETTA STONE.
Chapter VIII. - WONDERS OF THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES.
Two eager friends set out on a grand trek across Egypt and the Holy Land, following in the footsteps of ancient explorers while navigating the bustling streets of modern Cairo and the solemn hills of Jerusalem. Their journey is narrated with the curiosity of a teenager discovering towering pyramids, bustling bazaars, and quiet desert oases, all described through the author’s own observations from two separate trips in the 1870s. Along the way they encounter local customs, historic sites, and the everyday life of people whose stories bring the landscapes to vivid life.
The volume is richly illustrated with detailed engravings that capture everything from the mighty Suez Canal to humble water‑wheels and bustling market stalls. By weaving together past and present, the book offers young listeners a blend of adventure and education, inviting them to picture the ancient world alongside the modern scenes they would have seen. It’s an engaging travelogue that sparks wonder while teaching the geography, history, and culture of a region that has fascinated travelers for centuries.
Full title
The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Fourth Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey to Egypt and the Holy Land Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey to Egypt and the Holy Land
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (688K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
Release date
2019-02-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1896
A restless 19th-century journalist and traveler, he turned war reporting and globe-spanning journeys into vivid books that brought faraway places to young readers. His adventures ranged from the American Civil War to voyages across Asia and beyond.
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