The War in Syria, Volume 2 (of 2)
CHAPTER VI.
The Author visits Cairo—The Mahmoudieh Canal—Fire on board 76 the Steamer—Voyage up the Nile—Appearance of the Country—Condition of the People—Arrival at Cairo—Visit to Abbas Pacha—Palace of Schoubrah—Establishments of the Pacha—Industry of the Arabs—Visit to the Pyramids—Quit Cairo