This edition had all images removed.
Title: Sand and Canvas: Narrative of adventures in Egypt with a sojourn among the artists in Rome
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Charles Gilpin,1849.
Credits: deaurider 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: "Sand and Canvas: Narrative of Adventures in Egypt" by Samuel Bevan is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's unexpected journey from London to Egypt and eventually Rome, highlighting his unique experiences that deviate from traditional travel accounts. Bevan offers insights into the culture, people, and landscapes he encounters, showcasing the challenges and amusing moments of his travels. The opening of the narrative introduces Bevan as he reflects on his unfulfilling life in London after a recent termination of his partnership in a business venture. He comes across an intriguing advertisement in "The Times" calling for a gentleman to undertake a job in a foreign country, which piques his interest. After a series of humorous events involving an awkward job interview and a somewhat chaotic send-off from his friends in London, he embarks on a voyage that leads him across the Mediterranean to Alexandria, where he is greeted by the bustling, vibrant life of the Egyptian port, setting the stage for the adventures that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bevan, Samuel
EBook No.: 68780
Published: Aug 18, 2022
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sand and Canvas: Narrative of adventures in Egypt with a sojourn among the artists in Rome
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Charles Gilpin,1849.
Credits: deaurider 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: "Sand and Canvas: Narrative of Adventures in Egypt" by Samuel Bevan is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's unexpected journey from London to Egypt and eventually Rome, highlighting his unique experiences that deviate from traditional travel accounts. Bevan offers insights into the culture, people, and landscapes he encounters, showcasing the challenges and amusing moments of his travels. The opening of the narrative introduces Bevan as he reflects on his unfulfilling life in London after a recent termination of his partnership in a business venture. He comes across an intriguing advertisement in "The Times" calling for a gentleman to undertake a job in a foreign country, which piques his interest. After a series of humorous events involving an awkward job interview and a somewhat chaotic send-off from his friends in London, he embarks on a voyage that leads him across the Mediterranean to Alexandria, where he is greeted by the bustling, vibrant life of the Egyptian port, setting the stage for the adventures that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bevan, Samuel
EBook No.: 68780
Published: Aug 18, 2022
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: Italy -- Description and travel
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.