Discover Egypt through the eyes of travelers in 1990 with this vintage Egypt Handbook by Kathy Hansen. Published by Moon Publications, this guide blends practical travel advice with rich historical and cultural information, making it just as appealing to collectors, Egypt enthusiasts, and armchair travelers as it is to readers interested in the history of tourism.
Beyond maps and travel recommendations, the book explores Egypt's ancient civilization, mythology, archaeology, religions, monuments, museums, and daily life. It serves as an interesting historical snapshot of how Egypt was presented to visitors over three decades ago.
This edition includes sections on:
Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology
Gods and goddesses of Egypt
Cairo, the Nile, temples, pyramids, and archaeological sites
Egyptian culture, customs, and traditions
Maps, glossary, and travel planning resources
A wonderful addition for collectors of Egyptology, vintage travel guides, anthropology, archaeology, or historical reference books.
Good vintage ex-library condition.
Library stamps, labels, and markings present.
Light edge wear and shelf wear from normal use.
Binding remains solid with clean, readable pages.
See photographs for the best representation of condition.
Every generation experiences Egypt a little differently. This handbook captures the country at the close of the twentieth century, preserving not only information about ancient monuments but also the perspective of travelers before smartphones, GPS, and modern tourism transformed the experience. It's both a practical guide from its era and a fascinating historical artifact in its own right.
Discover Egypt through the eyes of travelers in 1990 with this vintage Egypt Handbook by Kathy Hansen. Published by Moon Publications, this guide blends practical travel advice with rich historical and cultural information, making it just as appealing to collectors, Egypt enthusiasts, and armchair travelers as it is to readers interested in the history of tourism.
Beyond maps and travel recommendations, the book explores Egypt's ancient civilization, mythology, archaeology, religions, monuments, museums, and daily life. It serves as an interesting historical snapshot of how Egypt was presented to visitors over three decades ago.
This edition includes sections on:
Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology
Gods and goddesses of Egypt
Cairo, the Nile, temples, pyramids, and archaeological sites
Egyptian culture, customs, and traditions
Maps, glossary, and travel planning resources
A wonderful addition for collectors of Egyptology, vintage travel guides, anthropology, archaeology, or historical reference books.
Good vintage ex-library condition.
Library stamps, labels, and markings present.
Light edge wear and shelf wear from normal use.
Binding remains solid with clean, readable pages.
See photographs for the best representation of condition.
Every generation experiences Egypt a little differently. This handbook captures the country at the close of the twentieth century, preserving not only information about ancient monuments but also the perspective of travelers before smartphones, GPS, and modern tourism transformed the experience. It's both a practical guide from its era and a fascinating historical artifact in its own right.
