A lively, illustrated three-volume account, published in translation in 1803, of experiences in Egypt, by a savant travelling with Napoleon's army.

Join General Bonaparte and his entourage on their extraordinary expedition through Upper and Lower Egypt in the late 18th century. Vivant Denon, artist, writer and Bonaparte's chief draughtsman, captures in vivid detail the sights, sounds and sensations of this remarkable journey. Arthur Aikin's elegant translation brings Denon's original French text to life, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.