Project Gutenberg 1999-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 265 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. Notes on a Journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo David Price "Notes on a Journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a travel narrative written during the mid-19th century. This engaging work chronicles the author's journey through various Mediterranean cities, including Malaga, Athens, and Cairo, exploring both the sights and experiences that accompany his travels. With a humorous and satirical tone, Thackeray provides insights into the cultures and societies he encounters, while also peppering his observations with personal reflections and anecdotes. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces himself and sets the stage for an unexpected expedition following an invitation to join a Mediterranean cruise. The opening scenes depict lively encounters among fellow passengers aboard the ship "Lady Mary Wood," showcasing a range of colorful characters from a kind-hearted captain to a good-natured lieutenant in charge of the mail. As the author grapples with seasickness and navigates his new surroundings, he shares poetic musings on the beauty of nature and the contrasting mundanity of city life, all while maintaining a witty and observant wit that invites readers along for the ride. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Middle East -- Description and travel Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 -- Travel -- Middle East Europe, Southern -- Description and travel Middle East -- In art DS Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 409402 2025-08-01T11:19:44.220705 text/html 385614 2024-10-05T18:16:09 text/html 274278 2025-08-01T11:19:52.032590 application/epub+zip 274062 2025-08-01T11:19:47.531594 application/epub+zip 250875 2025-08-01T11:19:46.327639 application/epub+zip 510731 2025-08-01T11:19:55.808607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490314 2025-08-01T11:19:51.274584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448935 2022-09-01T12:40:23.335874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397728 2025-08-01T11:19:43.861619 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 377894 2024-10-05T18:16:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17319 2025-08-01T11:19:55.941545 application/rdf+xml 21445 2025-08-01T11:19:46.845607 image/jpeg 4653 2025-08-01T11:19:46.587608 image/jpeg 250576 2025-08-01T11:19:44.254622 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia