The Englishwoman in Egypt

<p>The Englishwoman in Egypt offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Cairo through the eyes of Sophia Lane Poole sister of the renowned orientalist Edward William Lane. Compiled from letters written during her residence in Egypt in the 1840s this volume provides a unique perspective on Egyptian society culture and daily life as seen by a Western woman. Poole's observations cover a wide range of topics from domestic life and social customs to religious practices and encounters with local personalities. Her detailed and insightful accounts offer a valuable historical record shedding light on the experiences of women in a foreign land and the interactions between different cultures. With a blend of personal anecdotes and ethnographic detail The Englishwoman in Egypt remains a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Egypt travel writing and the lives of women in the 19th century.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>