VEILED MYSTERIES OF EGYPT
By S. H. Leeder
Author of “The Desert Gateway,” etc.
Illustrated Price 16/- net
Though books innumerable have been written upon Egypt, the life of the natives has scarcely ever been touched upon, the reason probably being that Mohammedanism has always thrown a veil over the inner life and thought of the Orient.
Mr. Leeder has had the unique opportunity extended to him by the head of the Islamic religion, of living for a considerable period on familiar terms with Egyptian people, not only in the cities, but in remote villages and in the desert. He is therefore able to lift the veil of mystery that surrounds Egyptian native life and to show us how the people live, what they think and talk about, what are the motives and ideals which shape their lives, and what are the practices of their mysterious religion.
Mr. Leeder has the qualities of sympathy, insight and unfailing patience, and these, together with a naturally picturesque and vivid style, have combined to produce a book which throws a flood of light on a subject of intense human interest, and opens a new and fascinating chapter of life in the East.
A series of beautiful photographs, illustrating the native life and haunts of the country, is included in the book, which no intending visitor to Egypt should fail to read.