EGYPT IN READING: Rachel Mairs on Dragomans (Audio)

In this audio, Professor Rachel Mairs discusses Egyptian dragomans to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition.

Part 1: Defining dragomans

Professor Rachel Mairs discusses the role of the dragoman.

Part 2: A dragoman’s skills

Professor Rachel Mairs discusses dragomans’ skills and experience.

Part 3: Discovering dragomans

Professor Rachel Mairs discusses some of the source material revealing information on the lives of dragomans in Egypt.

Rachel Mairs on Dragomans_Transcript

See dragomans business cards in Britain in Egypt and Britain in Egypt Drawer. See Rachel Mairs discussing key examples of these business cards in this short film.