This book presents a remarkable collection of photographs by Francis Frith, capturing Egypt in 1856. As he travels along the Nile, Frith documents iconic sites like the Sphinx, Giza, Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Philae, and Abu Simbel, alongside lesser-known temples like Debod, Kardassi, and Gerf Husein, some of which have since vanished beneath the waters or been relocated. This edition offers both visual artistry and insightful commentary from an esteemed archaeologist, connecting Frith's imagery with the narratives of notable 19th-century travelers such as Champollion, Denon, Flaubert, Du Camp, and Amelia Edwards, illuminating Egypt's mythical allure.
