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A lively children's narrative follows a young Egyptian donkey boy and his daily life in Cairo, describing his work guiding tourists, meeting other donkey boys, riding through bazaars, climbing the pyramids, sailing on a dahabeah, and visiting a rural farm. Through episodic chapters illustrated with plates, the text presents local customs, street scenes, family interactions, and the interactions between locals and foreign visitors, highlighting practical details of transport and commerce along the Nile. The tone is observational and intended to introduce young readers to the landscape, customs, and routines of a traditional community undergoing gradual modernization.
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