Nile voyage through Egypt blends modern shipboard comfort with ancient ruins
An American European party sails the Nile on a comfortable steamer observing Egyptian life and ruins from Denderah to Luxor. The trek reveals stark contrasts between European apperance and native labor, with visits to temples, temple roofs, and Thebes while Mahmud Ameéd offers guided digest.
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Short Tales and Observations from A Penobscot Store
A Maine shopper ferrying quips on politics and office holding hosts a string of vignettes. A Baltimore businessman recalls a persistent beggar whose yearly gift shifts with weddings. A Mobile preacher praises church organs with grandiose phrases. A New York dinner includes Lord Ross and a boiler scare. An Indiana novelist reflects on a London table with Western hopes and wigwam jokes.
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