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An Egyptian Journal  •  William Golding   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • OUT OF PRINT  •  Golding (of Lord of the Flies fame) captures the many pleasures of a leisurely journey down the Nile from Cairo to Aswan in this travel classic, including this helpful bit of wisdom from the captain, "he who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience." (EGY06, $24.95)
 
 
Pyramids, Treasures, Mysteries and New Discoveries in Egypt  •  Zahi Hawass   • ARCHAEOLOGY • OUT OF PRINT  •  This oversized, in-depth survey of the famous and lesser-known pyramids includes hundreds of photos, maps and site plans. (EGY293, $50.00)
 
 
Ancient Egypt  •  Charles Freeman   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • OUT OF PRINT  •  The land, society and culture of ancient Egypt come to life in hundreds of drawings, maps, photographs and accompanying essays in this oversized, beautifully illustrated primer. (EGY200, $30.00)
 
 
The Royal Tombs of Egypt, The Art of Thebes Revealed  •  Zahi Hawass   • ARCHAEOLOGY • OUT OF PRINT  •  A lavishly illustrated survey of the remarkable wall paintings in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, all specially photographed and accompanied by a detailed analysis of ancient Egyptian society. (EGY294, $65.00)
 
 
Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt  •  Jon Baines  •  Jaromir Malek   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • OUT OF PRINT  •  This wide-ranging survey of the culture, society and archaeology of Egypt features a series of excellent essays accompanied by full-color maps and photographs. (EGY137, $49.95)
 
 
Parting the Desert, the Creation of the Suez Canal  •  Zachary Karabell   • HISTORY • OUT OF PRINT  •  A compelling account of the politics, intrigue and engineering challenges of the Suez Canal. It's in part a portrait of Franco-Egyptian relations and the making of the modern Middle East. (EGY125, $15.00)
 
 
Culture Smart! Egypt  •  Jailan Zayan   • GUIDEBOOK • OUT OF PRINT  •  A handy pocket guide to understanding local customs and etiquette. (EGY196, $9.95)
 
 




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