A Port Said Miscellany (1918)

A Port Said Miscellany (1918)

William McFee

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120126566
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A Port Said Miscellany is a book written by William McFee and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays and short stories that revolve around the city of Port Said, Egypt. McFee, who spent several years living in Port Said, provides a vivid description of the city’s people, culture, and history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the city’s role as a major port, its unique architecture, and the diverse communities that call it home. McFee also delves into the city’s seedy underbelly, exploring the criminal underworld and the various vices that thrive in Port Said. Overall, A Port Said Miscellany offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a city that was once a bustling hub of international trade and cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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