Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff

The Nile Adventure - A Journey Along the Longest River in the World is a captivating travelogue that takes readers on an unforgettable journey along the iconic Egyptian Nile.

With informed curiosity, glorious prose, and wit, author Rosemary Mahoney delves into the culturally and materially impoverished lives of rural Egyptians, confronting deeply held beliefs about non-Muslim women and finding connections to past chroniclers of the Nile.

This is travel writing at its most enjoyable, with an erudite travel companion soaking up scads of history, culture, and literary knowledge along the way.

The book's conversational style and adept use of metaphor make it a compelling read, and Mahoney's clever marshaling of numerous river travelers' writings focuses on "two troubled geniuses": Florence Nightingale and Mark Twain.

Join Mahoney on her solo journey down the Nile and discover the beauty, history, and culture of this ancient waterway that has captivated the hearts of millions.