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Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff by Rosemary Mahoney is a travel memoir documenting Mahoney's solo rowing journey up the Nile River. She navigates the oppressive climate and cultural obstacles, including pervasive sexism from Egyptian boatmen. Despite skepticism and societal restrictions, Mahoney's determination leads her to row alone, interacting with locals and reflecting on historical and contemporary cultural dynamics. The book includes discussions of prostitution and sexual matters.