This book is a fascinating account of a British woman's journey to Egypt, Nubia, and Palestine in the mid-19th century. Isabella Romer was a pioneering traveler who explored many of the great sites of antiquity and produced several influential books on history and culture. In this book, she provides a vivid description of the landscapes, monuments, and people she encountered, as well as her thoughts on the political and social issues of her time. This is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.