The Englishwoman in Egypt Letters from Cairo, Written During a Residence There in 1842, 3, & 4
LETTER IV.
Arrival at Cairo—Bridal processions—Funeral 43 processions—General form of construction of the better class of houses in Cairo—Annoyance arising from the supposed visits of an ’efreet (evil spirit or ghost)—Extraordinary noises made by the supposed ’efreet—Want of cleanliness of the female servants