A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar
Gelesen von R. S. Steinberg
George Bethune English
(4,063 Sterne; 16 Bewertungen)
As a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812 assigned to Marine Corps headquarters, English sailed to the Mediterranean, and was among the first citizens of the United States known to have visited Egypt. Shortly after arriving in Egypt he resigned his commission, converted to Islam and joined Isma'il Pasha in an expedition up the Nile River against Sennar in 1820, winning distinction as an officer of artillery. He published his Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar (London 1822) regarding his exploits. (Introduction adapted by obform from Wikipedia) (4 hr 4 min)
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not for me
Gerard Kelly
(2 Sterne)
The narrator made a good effort but I found this dry. I couldn't make sense of where these places referred to in modern times.
Never Heard of it , that's what got me interested
Wampus Cat
(5 Sterne)
It is not a Indiana Jones style of adventure. He describes the land, people and harsh living conditions in those places and of theirs travelling. From his description the I knew exactly where he was traveling. Like in many wilderness excursions you have moments of excitement followed with long pulls in between. The story is read well and the author described the trek greatly. l enjoyed it very much. Wampuss Cat...