MARDEN, Philip S. "Egyptian Days" [Houghton Mifflin, 1912]

MARDEN, Philip S. Egyptian Days.

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1912. 8.75" x 6", 329pp with 44 illustrations. Dark blue cloth with gilt titling and colored pictorial design. Top edge gilt. Head/tail of spine rubbed, as well as corners. Hinges cracked. Several pages foxed but not pervasive. Very Good-.

Philip S. Marden was an American traveler and writer known for his detailed accounts of early 20th-century explorations and cultural observations. Egyptian Days captures his vivid experiences in Egypt during a period of intense archaeological discovery and growing Western fascination with the region. The book offers readers both travel narrative and commentary on Egyptian society, blending adventure with cultural insight typical of the era. Marden’s work is valued for its firsthand perspective on Egypt just before major shifts in archaeology and politics reshaped the country.