An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians : Written in Egypt during the Years 1833, –34, and –35, Partly from Notes Made during a (Paperback)

Preface; Introduction; 1. Personal characteristics and dress of the Mooslim Egyptians; 2. Infancy and early education; 3. Religion and laws; 4. Government; 5. Domestic life; 6. Domestic life (cont.); 7. Domestic life (cont.); 8. Common usages of society; 9. Language, literature, and science; 10. Superstitions; 11. Superstitions (cont.); 12. Magic, astrology, and alchymy; 13. Character.