Reviews for Incidents of travel in Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land

The average rating for Incidents of travel in Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-08-16 00:00:00 Andrew Loughran This was a great book. I loved seeing the world through such a different mindset. PC? No Way. But I enjoyed every minute of it. There is no part of the globe today where someone could have the same type of experience. Riding on camels, horseback, donkeys, and boats to see the great wonders and religions sites of Egypt and the Holy Land. Not to mention Petra. Who else would have thought it was a good idea to sneak in the back way to avoid the Arabs and their cries of "Backsheesh" all the time pretending to be Turkish. The only thing I found wanting in the book was a compiled map tracing his steps. I am not sure I can do the book justice so I will let it go at that, but I will definitely be reading his other books.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-07-27 00:00:00 Peter Barmby Second time I around and I made it through! Stephens' account is quite enjoyable - if you've been to the Middle East and seen the places he describes. It's even better if you've lived in the Middle East and have had to bite your tongue (or not) on non-PC commentary. Fortunately Stephens wasn't subject to the norms we are now, and so I was able to satisfy my inner colonialist pig with his prose. Occasionally dry, occasionally repetitive, this book is a great companion for a journey into the Holy Land, Egypt, and Petra.