TO

RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES, ESQ., M. P.,

CONTENTS

OF

THE FIRST PART.

Preface

Page

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CHAPTER I.

The Outward Bound-Southampton-Oriental Steamer-Passengers .

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CHAPTER II.

Life at Sea—Its Effects—The Sailor-Divine Service-Diary-Invalid

-Advantages

5

CHAPTER III

Gibraltar— The Straits—Algiers—The Bay-Spanish Scenery-Popu-

lation-Climate-Pillar of Hercules—The Moors in Spain-The

French in Algiers—Calypso's Isle

10

CHAPTER IV.

Malta—Valetta—Hotels of the Tonques-Maltese-Garrison-Cata-

combs-Citta Vecchia-Malta, as a Residence

16

CHAPTER V.

Alexandria, View from the Pharos—The Bay—The Quays—The City

22

CHAPTER VI.

The Nile-Its Battle

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CHAPTER VII.

Mahmoudieh Canal-Its Construction-Its Scenery-Sir Sydney Smith

-Battle of Aboukir-Lotus Steamer

CHAPTER VIII.

Cairo-Without-Within-The Citadel-Slaughter of the Mamelukes