The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour Through Egypt and Syria

By Charles Tilt

Book Overview

""The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour Through Egypt and Syria"" is a travelogue written by Charles Tilt in 1850. The book describes the author's journey with his family through these two countries, providing a detailed account of the sights, sounds, and experiences they encountered along the way. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on their journey through Egypt, and the second part detailing their travels through Syria. Tilt describes the landscape, architecture, and people of these countries, as well as their customs and traditions. He also provides insights into the history and culture of Egypt and Syria, and the impact of colonization on these countries. The book is a fascinating account of travel in the mid-19th century and provides a unique perspective on these two countries at a time when they were relatively unknown to Western audiences.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112087209X
• ISBN13: 9781120872098
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"