Francis Frith's journey in May 1856 along the Nile captures Egypt's mythical allure through exceptional photography. His images document iconic sites like Giza, Karnak, and Luxor, as well as lesser-known, now-lost temples of Nubia such as Debod and Gerf Husein, submerged or relocated due to Nile developments. Frith's work is an artistic, educational, and commercial endeavor, providing impressions enriched by historical commentaries from figures like Champollion, Vivant Denon, and Flaubert. This book offers a visual record paralleling the experiences of 19th-century travelers, capturing an Egypt that fascinated explorers of the time.
