Manning, Samuel; Thwing, E. P. [Editor]: Egypt illustrated: with pen and pencil (New York, NY, 1891)

TOMBS OF THE CALIPHS, CAIRO,

PREFACE TO THE NEW EDITION.

'"PHE first edition of this book has been before the public for some years. Written
with all the original author's brightness and skill, and dealing with one of the
most fascinating countries on the globe, it deserved, as it has attained, a high place in
the popular regard. The lamented death of Dr. Manning prevented him from under-
taking the work of revision that had become necessary in the course of years. Increased
facilities for travel, many new discoveries illustrative of the ancient Egyptian life, the

recent development of Egyptian scholarship, and the growth in number and greater

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