A Thousand Miles Up the Nile (Special Edition, Expanded, Annotated)

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will transform the way you see travel? Imagine drifting along the legendary Nile, where every ripple and whisper unveils secrets of ancient Egypt. In A Thousand Miles Up the Nile , you’re not just reading a book—you’re stepping into a world of adventure, mystery, and timeless wonder.

Feel the pulse of history as you explore the land of pharaohs, lost temples, and sun-drenched deserts. Every page invites you to experience the thrill of discovery, the magic of ancient civilizations, and the irresistible allure of travel. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a dreamer seeking your next great adventure, this captivating journey will transport you to the heart of Egypt's enchanting past.

NOTE: This edition contains the original illustrations and is annotated with updated information.

Victorian traveler Amelia Edwards was already a successful writer when she traveled a thousand miles up the Nile with an Egyptian crew and a few friends. The trip changed her life. A best seller of Victorian travel when published in 1877, A Thousand Miles Up the Nile has enthralled readers for more than a century and a quarter.

Edwards' prodigious knowledge and research of ancient Egypt, Egyptian gods, pharaohs, and classical history places her travels in context for you. But it is her sensitive, romantic descriptions of Egyptian people and places that makes the book a delight to read over and over. Her understanding of music, poetry, and art all combine in A Thousand Miles .

The book is a symphony of love for time and place. It begins quietly, swells to heights, then is relieved by minute details and humor. She educates the reader and then loses herself in rapturous descriptions of life on the Nile.

On her return, she spent two years writing this book and was the driving force in the founding of the Egypt Exploration Fund. This superb account of Egypt in the 19th century will remain a classic for years to come.