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Literary
December 1, 1823
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Dr. Clarke describes a stunning view of the Nile River near Rosetta, contrasting the desert with the fertile Delta's groves, gardens, and boats, evoking reflections on Egypt's plains during his travels.
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THE NILE.
Dr. Clarke, in his travels, draws the following elegant picture of this most interesting river.
"Here we were unexpectedly greeted with an astonishing view of the Nile, the Delta, and the numerous groves in the neighbourhood of Rosetta. The scene is beyond description. The sudden contrast it offers, opposed to the desert we had traversed, the display of riches and abundance poured forth by the fertility of this African Paradise, with the local circumstances of reflection excited by an extensive prospect of the Nile, and of the plains of Egypt render it one of the most interesting sights in the world. The beautiful boats peculiar to the Nile, with their large wide-spreading sails, were passing up and down the river. Unable to quit the spot, we dismissed our guides, and remained some time contemplating the delightful picture. Afterwards, descending on foot, close by the superb mosque of Abumundur, we continued our walk along the banks of the Nile, through gardens richer than the imagination can pourtray, beneath the shade of enormous overhanging branches of sycamore and fig trees, amidst bowers of roses, and through groves of date, citron, lime, and banana trees, to Rosetta."
Dr. Clarke, in his travels, draws the following elegant picture of this most interesting river.
"Here we were unexpectedly greeted with an astonishing view of the Nile, the Delta, and the numerous groves in the neighbourhood of Rosetta. The scene is beyond description. The sudden contrast it offers, opposed to the desert we had traversed, the display of riches and abundance poured forth by the fertility of this African Paradise, with the local circumstances of reflection excited by an extensive prospect of the Nile, and of the plains of Egypt render it one of the most interesting sights in the world. The beautiful boats peculiar to the Nile, with their large wide-spreading sails, were passing up and down the river. Unable to quit the spot, we dismissed our guides, and remained some time contemplating the delightful picture. Afterwards, descending on foot, close by the superb mosque of Abumundur, we continued our walk along the banks of the Nile, through gardens richer than the imagination can pourtray, beneath the shade of enormous overhanging branches of sycamore and fig trees, amidst bowers of roses, and through groves of date, citron, lime, and banana trees, to Rosetta."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
Journey Narrative
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Nile
Delta
Rosetta
Egypt
Travel
Fertility
Gardens
Boats
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Clarke
Literary Details
Title
The Nile.
Author
Dr. Clarke
Subject
Description Of The Nile Near Rosetta
Key Lines
Here We Were Unexpectedly Greeted With An Astonishing View Of The Nile, The Delta, And The Numerous Groves In The Neighbourhood Of Rosetta.
The Scene Is Beyond Description.
The Sudden Contrast It Offers, Opposed To The Desert We Had Traversed, The Display Of Riches And Abundance Poured Forth By The Fertility Of This African Paradise... Render It One Of The Most Interesting Sights In The World.
The Beautiful Boats Peculiar To The Nile, With Their Large Wide Spreading Sails, Were Passing Up And Down The River.
Through Gardens Richer Than The Imagination Can Pourtray, Beneath The Shade Of Enormous Overhanging Branches Of Sycamore And Fig Trees, Amidst Bowers Of Roses, And Through Groves Of Date, Citron, Lime, And Banana Trees, To Rosetta.