Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2)
In September 1850 George Melly, a young Liverpool merchant, set out from Trieste for Egypt with his father, mother, brother and sister, intending to go farther up the Nile than ordinary tourists did. This first volume takes the party from Alexandria and Cairo up the river by boat to Wadi Halfa, with the temples, dragomen, bazaars and sandstorms described in a lively journal style, and ends with their preparations to cross the Nubian desert toward Khartoum, which the preface claims no English ladies had yet reached. Published in 1852 in two volumes, the book is a traveler's record rather than a work of exploration, and all the better company for it. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2) by George Melly can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2) in the public domain?
Yes. Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2) by George Melly is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2)?
About 2 h 45 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2)?
Khartoum, and the Blue and White Niles, Vol. 1 (of 2) by George Melly is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
