Many of the works consulted in the preparation of this book are mentioned in its pages. To some authors he is indebted for illustrations as well as for descriptive or historical matter, the publishers having kindly allowed the use of engravings from their previous publications. Among the works which deserve acknowledgment are "The Ancient Egyptians," by Sir Gardner Wilkinson; "The Modern Egyptians," by Edward William Lane; the translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments," by the same author; "From Egypt to Palestine," by Dr. S. C. Bartlett; "The Land and the Book," by Dr. W. M. Thomson; "Boat Life in Egypt," and "Tent Life in Syria," by William C. Prime, LL.D.; "The Khedive's Egypt," by Edwin De Leon; "The Desert of the Exodus," by Professor E. H. Palmer; "Dr. Olin's Travels in the East;" "Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid," by Piazzi Smith; and "The Land of Moab," by Dr. H. B. Tristram. The author is indebted to Lieutenant-commander Gorringe for information concerning Egyptian obelisks, and regrets that want of space prevented the use of the full account of the removal of "Cleopatra's Needle" from Alexandria to New York. With this explanation of his reasons for writing "The Boy Travellers in Egypt and the Holy Land," the author submits the result of his labors to those who have already accompanied Frank and Fred in their wanderings in Asia, and to such new readers as may desire to peruse it. He trusts the former will continue, and the latter make, an acquaintance that will prove neither unpleasant nor without instruction. * * * * * P.S.--This volume was written and in type previous to July, 1882. Consequently the revolt of Arabi Pasha and the important events that followed could not be included in the narrative of the "Boy Travellers." T. W. K. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. FROM BOMBAY TO SUEZ.--THE RED SEA, MECCA, AND MOUNT SINAI. 13 CHAPTER II. SUEZ.--WHERE THE ISRAELITES CROSSED THE RED SEA.--THE SUEZ CANAL. 24 CHAPTER III. FROM SUEZ TO CAIRO.--THROUGH THE LAND OF GOSHEN. 38 CHAPTER IV. STREET SCENES IN CAIRO. 52 CHAPTER V. A RAMBLE THROUGH THE BAZAARS OF CAIRO. 65 CHAPTER VI. MOSQUES, DERVISHES, AND SCHOOLS.--EDUCATION IN EGYPT. 78 CHAPTER VII. THE CITADEL.--THE TOMBS OF THE CALIPHS.--THE NILOMETER.--THE ROSETTA STONE. 90 CHAPTER VIII. WONDERS OF THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES. 104 CHAPTER IX. THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZEH AND SAKKARA.--MEMPHIS AND THE APIS MAUSOLEUM. 117 CHAPTER X. AN ORIENTAL BATH.--EGYPTIAN WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. 133 CHAPTER XI. ASCENDING THE NILE.--SIGHTS AND SCENES ON THE RIVER. 145 CHAPTER XII.