The binding of the Nile and the new Soudan by Sidney Cornwallis Peel
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"The Binding of the Nile and the New Soudan" by Sidney Cornwallis Peel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the regulation of the Nile River and its consequential impacts, particularly focusing on Egyptian irrigation practices and the socio-political context surrounding them. The opening of the work introduces the geological and historical significance of the Nile, detailing its evolution from a sea-filled valley to a source
of life for the ancient civilizations in Egypt. Peel elaborates on the intricate relationship between the river's flooding cycles and agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of irrigation systems historically established in the region. This opening portion not only sets the groundwork for understanding the unity of Nileland but also alludes to the depth of ecological and political challenges that arose from the dependence on the river, foreshadowing the detailed analysis to come in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peel, Sidney Cornwallis, 1870-1938 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04013599 |
| Title | The binding of the Nile and the new Soudan |
| Original Publication | London: Edward Arnold, 1904. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Nile River |
| Subject | Irrigation -- Egypt |
| Subject | Sudan (Region) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71808 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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