ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FELUCCA
From Italian felucca, probably from obsolete Spanish faluca, probably from Arabic fulūk ships, from Greek epholkion small boat, from ephelkein to tow.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FELUCCA»
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SAILING A FELUCCA For many travellers, the only way to travel on the Nile is
slowly, on board a traditional felucca (Egyptian sailing boat). Except for
swimming, this is as close as you can get to the river, zigzagging from one bank
to the other, ...
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Ghosts Caught on Film 3
Kitchener's. Felucca. Here is a view on the River Nile between Elephantine and
Kitchener's Islands.The river is covered with feluccas (Egyptian boats). A digital
photograph is taken and when the photographer checks the screen he sees a ...
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The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, ...
of the prisoners, Los Santos and Cassal, were of the crew of the felucca, when
she took the British vessel ; captain Pepe, of thefelucca, said, at witness's house,
that he had taken a British schooner from Caymanas, that the crew of the English
...
21. Palermo.~—A frightful event, which makes all sensitive minds tremble with
horror, has been for some days the object of public commiseration. A felucca,
belonging to Petro la Camera, having several passengers on board, had set out
from ...
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The Annual Register of World Events: A Review of the Year
of the prisoners, Los Santos and Cassal, were of the crew of the felucca, when
she took the British vessel ; captain Pepe, of the felucca, said, at witness's house,
that he had taken a British schooner from Cay- manas, that the crew of the
English ...
which he was guarding during our absence, fell in with a felucca, which, on
seeing the pinnace, hove to ; and of course Lieutenant Lodwick thought, as she
might have got away if she had chosen, she would show no resistance. When the
...
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The Nautical Magazine: A Journal of Papers on Subjects ...
When the pinnace however was within thirty yards, they observed a whole range
of muskets fore and aft of the felucca; after this Lieut. Lodwick cheered his men
on to get up to her before she discharged this fearful battery ; but no sooner was ...
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General Report of the Emigration Commissioners
On the same day a petition was presented by Mr. Proctor Pine on behalf of the
Master of the felucca, praying that the Master might be permitted to file a claim for
“ El N0 Se ,-" and the captor's Proctor having assented to its reception, the claim ...
Great Britain. Emigration Commission,
1846
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The New-York magazine; or, Literary repository
Tie FELUCCA : Or, the Utility of Men and Things in their proper Elements. [From
Barettfs "Journey from London to Genoa.'] $Sz Antcdoits. have given you the hint,
and push it. moon on the third day, whereas it should be on the fourth ; and the ...
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Accounts and Papers of the House of Commons
Abstract of the case of a Felucca, name unknown. FELUCCA, name and nation
unknown. Name of master, not known. Number of crew i7 persons (foreigners).
Without papers or colours. Detained on the 10th October, 1850, up the River
Congo ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,
1853
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FELUCCA»
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Sandra Scott Travels: Thousands Of Things To Do In 1000 Islands …
We have sailed down the Nile for a week on a felucca, stayed with the Pesch Indians in La Mosquitia, visited schools in a variety of countries, ... «Oswego Daily News, Jun 15»
'Cy Twombly: Late Paintings 2003-2011,' by Nela Pavlouskova
He loved hiding traces of ancient, nearly effaced cultures; among his boats are likenesses of the Egyptian felucca or of mythic Celtic boats or ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
Maltese, Sicilian Magdalens and the trail of Caravaggio's influence
... Merisi in a private European collection, considering it the painting that the artist brought along with him in the felucca bound for Porto Ercole, ... «Times of Malta, Jun 15»
This week's best travel bargains around the globe
... and the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo; 22 meals; and tours and special activities, such as a cooking class and a sailing excursion on a felucca. «Washington Post, Jun 15»
New Egypt metropolis or just a mirage?
Sailing on a felucca on the broad stretch of Nile in the heart of the city, savouring stillness in the middle of the madness, is one such moment. «The Daily Star, Jun 15»
Egypt's new desert capital: metropolis or mirage?
Sailing on a felucca on the broad stretch of Nile in the heart of the city, savouring stillness in the middle of the madness, is one such moment. «Financial Times, Jun 15»
It's Palindrome Week — 8 Craziest Palindromes to Celebrate the …
... Artur, Cenaean, Nepalese, Maros, an abo, Rosalie, Tarazi, MAgEd, Oban, Ayres, inedita, TTY, ovoli, LOA, CIO, a felucca, Sanfo, LHD, Nuba, ... «Mic, May 15»
Five Hot Spots for Cruising and Sailing in East Africa
You can chose between the budget felucca cruise, or sail in one of the luxury vessels. The Ugandan stretch does not disappoint either, from ... «Capital FM Kenya, May 15»
Backpacking holidays: readers' tips, recommendations and travel …
We set sail on a traditional felucca from Aswan and sailed north for three days to Luxor, dodging cruise ships through the day and sleeping on ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
Egypt: A paradise of ruins by the Nile
Just indulge yourself in a felucca cruise on the Nile. Sit back and reflect on life as gentle gusts of wind form ripple patterns on the surface of the ... «Khaleej Times, Apr 15»