book chapter

Upper Egypt: its people and its products

Scribner, Armstrong, & Co.New York • Published In 1878 • Pages:

By: Klunzinger, C. B..

Abstract
This source is concerned mainly with the religious and secular festivals and ceremonies held during the year in Upper Egypt. Included in the discussion are descriptions of the processions, entertainment, costumes, dancers, and musicians. Information is also given about the daily routine of both men and women and about family life and organization.
Subjects
Labor and leisure
Daily routine
Sleeping
Nonalcoholic beverages
Diet
Prayers and sacrifices
Tillage
Eating
Visiting and hospitality
Travel
Polygamy
Termination of marriage
Religious denominations
Family relationships
Organized ceremonial
culture
Fellahin
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physician
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1963
Field Date
1863-1875
Coverage Date
1863-1878
Coverage Place
Egypt
Notes
C. B. Klunzinger ; Preface by Georg Schweinfurth
Only pages 158-203 have been processed for the MR13 Fellahin file
LCCN
76044747
LCSH
Peasantry--Egypt
Egypt--Social life and customs