
The Nilometer and the Sacred Soil
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"The Nilometer and the Sacred Soil" is a fascinating diary chronicling Kate Kraft's tour through Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. Written in 1869, this account offers a window into the 19th-century Middle East as seen through the eyes of a Western traveler. Kraft's observations on the culture, landscapes, and historical sites provide valuable insights into a region undergoing significant transformation. The book details her experiences with the Nilometer, an ancient structure used to measure the Nile's water level, and reflects on the sacred significance of the land. Readers will appreciate Kraft'...
"The Nilometer and the Sacred Soil" is a fascinating diary chronicling Kate Kraft's tour through Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. Written in 1869, this account offers a window into the 19th-century Middle East as seen through the eyes of a Western traveler. Kraft's observations on the culture, landscapes, and historical sites provide valuable insights into a region undergoing significant transformation. The book details her experiences with the Nilometer, an ancient structure used to measure the Nile's water level, and reflects on the sacred significance of the land. Readers will appreciate Kraft's engaging narrative style and the historical context she provides, making this a worthwhile 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.