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4. Mere Mortals and Englishwomen
Episode 4 of 7
True stories of travel and adventure by women: Amelia Edwards journey up the Nile river in 1873. Stars Anna Massey.
Amelia Edwards travels from Alexandria up the Nile river in 1873.
'We have come from Alexandria; we have not dressed for dinner because, having just driven from the station ahead of our luggage we are but just in time to take our seats. Yes, of course we intend to go up the Nile - but never was a distant expedition entered upon with less premeditation.'
Stars Anna Massey as Ameila Edwards, John Baddeley as "Murray's Guide". Narrated by Peter Marinker.
Fourth of seven true stories of travel and adventure by intrepid women, compiled, and written by Julia Keay.
Producer: John Powell
First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in 1988.
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