Letters from Egypt

Duff, Gordon, Lucie

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?reveals a woman of courage, humour and passion.’ Kathleen Frank

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Publish Date: 12/05/2021
ISBN: 9781780600383 Category: Tag:

Description

In 1862, Lucie Duff Gordon left her husband and three children in England and settled in Egypt, where she remained for the rest of her short life. Seeking respite from her tuberculosis in the dry air, she moved into a ramshackle house above a temple in Luxor, and soon became an indispensable member of the community. Setting up a hospital in her home, she welcomed all – from slaves to local leaders. Her humane, open-minded voice shines across the centuries through these letters – witty, life-affirming, joyous, self-deprecating and utterly enchanted by her Arab neighbours.

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Weight 381 g
Dimensions 210 × 150 × 22 mm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

224

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

962.03092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K