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    By Edward William Lane
    London   M A Nattali
    7" by 4.5" xx, 418, [2]; viii, 429pp
    Two volumes of this scarce nineteenth century work regarding the manners and custom of Egypt, taken from the diaries of the great Orientalist and lexicographer, Edward William Lane.
    By Edward William Lane

    1846 An Account of the Manners and Customs of The Modern Egyptians Written in Egypt During the Years 1833, 34 and 35. Partly From Notes Made During a Former Visit to that Country in the Years 1825, 26, 27 and 28.

    London   M A Nattali
    7" by 4.5" xx, 418, [2]; viii, 429pp
    Two volumes of this scarce nineteenth century work regarding the manners and custom of Egypt, taken from the diaries of the great Orientalist and lexicographer, Edward William Lane.
    £175.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 641L33
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    First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding

    Lane took up residence in Egypt for several years in order to study the language and people. He wore traditional dress and was frequently mistaken for being a local due to his affinity for the culture. He is probably best remembered for his translation of the 'One Thousand and One Nights'. Lane also produced a comprehensive 'Arabic-English' Lexicon. With the bookplate of Thomas A Dashwood to the front pastedowns. This work looks at the climate, the religion and laws, domestic life, government, dress astrology, superstitions and language of Egypt, in addition to several more aspects of life there.

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    In the original full cloth bindings. Externally, generally smart. Fading to the spines. Minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spines. Split to the tail of rear joint. Small tide mark to the top of front board. Bookplate to the front pastedown, Thomas A Dashwood. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot.

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