Published on Marzo 9, 2008
in egipt.
THE END OF CLEOPATRA.
Infatuation of Antony.–His early character–Powerful influence of
Cleopatra over Antony,–Indignation at Antony’s conduct.–Plans of
Cleopatra.–Antony becomes a misanthrope.–His hut on the island of
Pharos–Antony’s reconciliation with Cleopatra.–Scenes of
revelry.–Cleopatra makes a collection of poisons.–Her experiments with
them.–Antony’s suspicions.–Cleopatra’s stratagem.–The bite of the
asp.–Cleopatra’s tomb.–Progress of Octavius.–Proposal of Continue reading ‘THE END OF CLEOPATRA.’
Published on Marzo 9, 2008
in egipt.
THE VALLEY OF THE NILE.
The parentage and birth of Cleopatra.–Cleopatra’s residence in
Egypt.–Physical aspect of Egypt.–The eagle’s wings and
science.–Physical peculiarities of Egypt connected with the laws of
rain.–General laws of rain.–Causes which modify the quantity of
rain.–Striking contrasts.–Rainless regions.–Great rainless region of
Asia and Africa.–The Andes.–Map of the rainless region.–Valley of the
Nile.–The Red Sea.–The oases.–Siweh.–Mountains of the Moon.–The
River Nile.–Incessant rains.–Inundation of the Nile.–Course of the
river.–Subsidence of the waters.–Luxuriant vegetation. Continue reading ‘THE VALLEY OF THE NILE.’
