A pioneering work of cultural anthropology, E.W. Lane's study of
Egyptian society has not been out of print since it was first
issued in 1836. Immersing himself in Egyptian culture, Lane learned
the Arabic language and adopted the Arab way of life. Written
before the forces of innovation transformed Egypt, Manners and
Customs is recognized for its wide-ranging scope of detail of daily
life on topics such as the nature of Islamic laws and its relation
to government, birth and marriage customs, death and funeral rites,
music and dancing, and the world of magic and alchemy. This
distinctive work retains its power to charm and fascinate
contemporary readers. AUTHOR BIO: Edward William Lane (1801-1875)
was a distinguished English scholar of the Arab world who made
voyages up the Nile in 1826 and 1827. Fascinated by Egyptian lives
and customs, he traveled to Egypt frequently and lived in Cairo
from 1833 to 1835, where he studied and adopted Egyptian dress. The
author of several other works, Lane is best known for his
translation of Arabian Nights (1832-41).
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