A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar: Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, Undertaken: By Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy Of: Egypt, by an American in the Service of the Viceroy

A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar, published in 1822 by George Bethune English, recounts a military expedition led by Ismael Pasha, commissioned by Mehemmed Ali Pasha, to conquer regions in Sudan. The author, an American artillery chief, provides a detailed account of the challenges faced during the journey, including geographical obstacles and cultural encounters. This historical narrative offers insights into early 19th-century Sudanese history and the strategic military operations of the time, highlighting the significance of the Nile in the expedition.