A slightly fanciful account of a journey through Egypt in 1909 when the author explored all the wonders of its ancient civilisation before it was over-run by tourists.  Eight fine tissue-guarded colour plates by orientalist artist Augustus Lamplough accompany the text.  This is the 1912 English translation of Loti’s French original.  Hardback with decorated cover and gilt top edge.  309 pages.  Slight wear to corners, otherwise in good clean condition.  Cat No A239