Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, Volume 3 (of 5)Note 146 — CHAP. XVI. Egypt not the Gift of the Nile—Ancient Opinion refuted—Modern Opinion contrary to Proof and Experience.Reading editionEncyclop. voce Cubit.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAP. XVI. Egypt not the Gift of the Nile—Ancient Opinion refuted—Modern Opinion contrary to Proof and Experience.