My Winter on the Nile Eighteenth Edition

"My Winter on the Nile" by Charles Dudley Warner is a late 1800s memoir where the author travels through Egypt and vividly documents everything that he sees along the way. This book provides a firsthand look at the amazing scenery, traditions, and everyday routines of Egyptians during Warner's trip. Warner uses a mix of humor and smart observations to highlight the interesting and also familiar elements of the East. The beginning of the book shows the differences between Eastern and Western cultures as Warner starts his winter adventure to Egypt. He decides to travel there to escape a tough winter back home in America, and tells about leaving Naples and sailing across the Mediterranean Sea. When he gets to Alexandria, the busy port with its colorful people and lively market amazes him. Warner's descriptions of the people, places, and sounds create a vivid picture of a place full of ancient history and new experiences, inviting readers to join him on his exciting exploration.