Spoiling The Egyptians: A Tale Of Shame (1882) - Paperback

by John Seymour Keay (Author)

Spoiling The Egyptians: A Tale Of Shame is a novel written by John Seymour Keay and published in 1882. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young Englishman named Richard Linnell, who travels to Egypt to work as an engineer on the construction of the Suez Canal.Upon arriving in Egypt, Linnell becomes fascinated by the country's rich history and culture, and begins to explore its ancient ruins and artifacts. However, he soon discovers that many of these treasures are being looted and sold on the black market by unscrupulous dealers.Determined to put a stop to this illegal trade, Linnell begins to investigate and soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous web of corruption and deceit. He must navigate the treacherous waters of Egyptian politics and deal with powerful figures who will stop at nothing to protect their interests.As Linnell delves deeper into the world of antiquities smuggling, he also finds himself falling in love with a beautiful Egyptian woman named Amina. But their relationship is complicated by the fact that Amina is already engaged to a powerful sheikh, and Linnell's actions threaten to put her in danger.Throughout the novel, Keay explores themes of colonialism, cultural appropriation, and the exploitation of foreign lands and peoples. Spoiling The Egyptians: A Tale Of Shame is a gripping and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Egypt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.