| Author |
Lane, Edward William, 1801-1876 |
| LoC No. |
37023584
|
| Title |
An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians
|
| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Ward, Lock and Co. limited, 1890.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Peter Becker, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians" by Edward William Lane is an ethnographic account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the daily lives, traditions, and societal structures of Egyptians during the early part of the 19th century, focusing particularly on their customs, social dynamics, and the impact of the Nile on their culture. The opening of this account presents the author's background and motivations for writing, highlighting Lane's dedication to understanding Egyptian society during his stays in the country from 1833 to 1835. He describes his interactions with the locals, his endeavor to learn the Arabic language, and his efforts to immerse himself in the culture by adopting local customs. Lane introduces readers to his key Muslim friend, Sheikh Ahmad, sharing anecdotes that reveal both the personal characteristics and societal norms of the time. This sets the stage for a detailed examination of topics ranging from religious practices to daily interactions, all enriched by Lane's observations and illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
|
| Subject |
Egypt -- Social life and customs
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70796 |
| Release Date |
May 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
174 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
