Cairo: The Mother of the World | 
 enlarge | Author: Herbert L. Smith
Publisher: Wheatmark
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1289610
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 132
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.4
ISBN: 160494093X
Dewey Decimal Number: 915
EAN: 9781604940930
ASIN: 160494093X
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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Product Description
Cairo: The Mother of the World explores the heart of a city that most tourists never see-an affectionate, humorous close-up of the aggregation that is Cairo, as well as an adventure among the streets, tombs, houses, and monuments that are the city yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Many have said that Cairo doesn't change, but it does, very slowly, with a foot in the past and the other stepping toward the future. That is the Cairo evident here, among all the confusion and noise and sand. And that is the Cairo many expatriates come to love. Love it with us as we walk among the people of the city and share the joy of life that only the true Cairene is capable of appreciating amid the gigantic jumble we call home. It will be an unexpected treat.
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Short and sweet! June 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This slim volume is an enchanting night's read. As an ex-pat resident of Cairo in the early 1970's the memories flooded my mind as I read with delight Mr. Smith's own recollections of his time in this Nile metropolis. Written in a simple and direct style, the author's words will show you a Cairo often ignored or, sadly, missed by visitors from the West. And, amazingly, Cairo's timelessness is real, as much of what he describes could be my own remembrances of 30-plus years past. I recommend this tome as a surprising portrait of a remarkable, frustrating, easy-to-love, history-packed great city of the world -- both ancient and modern.
A BOOK FOR A GIFT, AND A GIFT TO READ! June 5, 2008
HERB L. SMITH'S BOOK IS JUST THE RIGHT READING BOOK FOR A TRIP FROM YOUR CHAIR, JUST THE RIGHT SIZE, AND JUST THE RIGHT PRICE!
THIS BOOK IS A GIFT FOR ANYONE AND EVERYONE BECAUSE IT CAN BE OPENED FOR READING AGAIN AND AGAIN. CARRY IT WITH YOU IN YOUR PURSE AND OR LEAVE IT IN THE CAR WHERE IT WILL BE READY TO OPEN AND READ AGAIN! I AM ON MY THIRD READING TRIP TO CAIRO. BUY THIS BOOK FOR A FRIEND WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL. IT TAKES YOU ON THE STREETS AND TO THE SIGHTS OF THIS COUNTRY. ENJOY!
A Deeper View of Cairo June 3, 2008
This is a fascinating view of Cairo and its people told through the eyes of a Westerner who lived and worked in the heart of the city. Often hilarious, always rich with human interest, it's the Cairo one would never find in a typical travel book.
Colorful and Engrossing ! June 2, 2008
This intimate account of Cairo is poetic, poignant and full of heart. It immediately captures your imagination as the author leads you on a lushly detailed tour through one of the world's most diverse and fascinating cities. I'm sure it will be of interest to anyone who has ever been, or has always wanted to explore this eclectic and exotic metropolis.
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