Title: Aristocrats and archaeologists : an Edwardian journey on the Nile /
Authors: Wilkinson, Toby, 1969-; Platt, Julian,; Platt, Ferdinand.
Year: 2017
Subjects: Platt, Ferdinand Correspondence.; Platt, Ferdinand Travel Egypt.; TRAVEL / Middle East / Egypt.; Egypt Description and travel History; Egypt Civilization
Contents: 1. An introduction to Ferdy's tale -- 2. The setting for the voyage -- The allure and fashion of Egypt -- The passengers aboard the Serapis -- 3. Ferdy's letters home to London -- Upstream from Cairo -- Downstream from Wadi Halfa -- 4. The world beyond 1908 -- The future lives of the passengers -- The future of Egypt and its archaeologists.