CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

PAGE Formation of the Camel Corps Start from London-

Alexandria Cairo Camp at the Pyramids Assiut . i

CHAPTER II.

From Assiut by steamer to Assouan Crocodile shooting Abu Simbl Wady Haifa Camels and camel equip- ment Weight carried ... . 14

CHAPTER III.

Land journey per camel to Dongola Camels, their habits

and diseases . . 31

CHAPTER IV.

March to Dongola Ghosts in the desert Crossing the

river Shabadud 42