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Journal of Herbert Edward Pretyman written during his expedition to the Kittar Mountains, between Kenneh (on the Nile) and the Red Sea, 1891 cover

Journal of Herbert Edward Pretyman written during his expedition to the Kittar Mountains, between Kenneh (on the Nile) and the Red Sea, 1891

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A personal travel journal recording an overland expedition from Nile towns into the Kittar Mountains and surrounding Eastern Desert, presented as daily diary entries describing journeys by steamer and camel, logistical preparations, camp life, ravines, waterfalls, springs, and the terrain's flora and water sources. The volume includes photographic plates and a route map documenting previously little-photographed landscapes, alongside an appended article on brigade intelligence and memorial verses; a prefatory note explains the book's posthumous publication and the inclusion of reproductions of the author's photographs.

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Herbert Edward Pretyman

Herbert Edward Pretyman was an explorer and writer known for his detailed accounts of his travels in the late 19th century. His notable work, "Journal of Herbert Edward Pretyman written during his expedition to the Kittar Mountains, between Kenneh (on the Nile) and the Red Sea, 1891," provides a vivid narrative of his experiences and observations during a significant expedition. Pretyman's writings contribute to the understanding of the geographical and cultural landscapes of the regions he explored, reflecting the spirit of adventure and inquiry characteristic of his time.

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