Letters from Egypt (Paperback)

In 1862, Lucie Duff Gordon left her husband and three children in England and settled in Egypt, where she remained for the rest of her short life. Seeking respite from her tuberculosis in the dry air, she moved into a ramshackle house above a temple in Luxor, and soon became an indispensable member of the community. Setting up a hospital in her home, she welcomed all - from slaves to local leaders. Her humane, open-minded voice shines across the centuries through these letters - witty, life-affirming, joyous, self-deprecating and utterly enchanted by her Arab neighbours.

General

Imprint:	Eland Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2020
Authors:	Lucie Duff Gordon
Dimensions:	217 x 139 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-78060-038-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing
LSN:	1-78060-038-0
Barcode:	9781780600383

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