Originally written in 1919, Alexander Cury's definitive guide book to Cairo (of which this is the 1928 edition) will give you a taste of what old Egypt was like in the post-World War I heyday of the British Empire.

Well illustrated with photos and drawings, the author proceeds to describe every detail of visiting the Pyramids, temples, museums, local ruins, Heliopolis and nearly every sight or notable attraction nearby or along the Nile. I would venture that it is so complete that it would be a useful supplemental reference still...even 96 years later.

This edition, updated in 1928 when Tutankhamun-mania was still fresh in people's minds a few mere years after the discovery of his elaborate tomb in November of 1922. Descriptions of the city, its sights, history and flavor add to the book's charm and interest. Additionally, the elaborate details about British and local clubs, amusements and the local social scene will be of interest to readers interested in this timeframe.

Reading this wonderful artifact of that era will transport you back in time to a rather different world from what now exists now in modern Egypt. Mr. Cury (Khoori) also authored several other regional guide books, such as Luxor: How To See It, Alexandria: How To See It, Jerusalem: How To See it, etc.