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Title: Cairo to Kisumu : Egypt—The Sudan—Kenya Colony
Original Publication: Garden City: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923.
Series Title: Carpenter's world travels
Credits: Peter Becker 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: "Cairo to Kisumu: Egypt—The Sudan—Kenya Colony" by Frank G. Carpenter is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and experiences across Egypt, Sudan, and Kenya, capturing the cultural and social landscapes of these regions. Carpenter's narrative reflects on historical events, the impacts of colonialism, and the local inhabitants, drawing on his extensive travels and personal encounters. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Carpenter's journey, introducing readers to Egypt, where he recounts his previous visits during significant historical moments. He shares insights into the transformations witnessed in Alexandria, portraying it as a vibrant hub with modern improvements juxtaposed against its rich antiquities. As Carpenter describes his initial encounters in a country preparing for national change, he expresses both nostalgia for the past and curiosity about the evolving present. The distinct impression established in this opening portion indicates that the author combines personal reflection with detailed observations, inviting readers to join him on a journey through a region steeped in history and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
EBook No.: 71651
Published: Sep 14, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Sudan -- Description and travel
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Kenya -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cairo to Kisumu : Egypt—The Sudan—Kenya Colony
Original Publication: Garden City: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923.
Series Title: Carpenter's world travels
Credits: Peter Becker 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: "Cairo to Kisumu: Egypt—The Sudan—Kenya Colony" by Frank G. Carpenter is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and experiences across Egypt, Sudan, and Kenya, capturing the cultural and social landscapes of these regions. Carpenter's narrative reflects on historical events, the impacts of colonialism, and the local inhabitants, drawing on his extensive travels and personal encounters. The opening of the volume sets the stage for Carpenter's journey, introducing readers to Egypt, where he recounts his previous visits during significant historical moments. He shares insights into the transformations witnessed in Alexandria, portraying it as a vibrant hub with modern improvements juxtaposed against its rich antiquities. As Carpenter describes his initial encounters in a country preparing for national change, he expresses both nostalgia for the past and curiosity about the evolving present. The distinct impression established in this opening portion indicates that the author combines personal reflection with detailed observations, inviting readers to join him on a journey through a region steeped in history and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924
EBook No.: 71651
Published: Sep 14, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Sudan -- Description and travel
Subject: Egypt -- Description and travel
Subject: Kenya -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.