Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A CompendiumHarper Collins, 2003 M10 21 - 336 páginas The Egypt that so enticed and enchanted intrepid archaeologist-sleuth Amelia Peabody in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries was a place of wonder, mystery, danger, and the lure of antiquity. Now, with this monumental volume of Egyptian culture, history, and arcania, readers will be able to immerse themselves in the great lady's world more completely than ever before. Journey through the bustling streets and markets of Cairo a hundred years ago. Surround yourself with the customs and color of a bygone time. Explore ancient tombs and temples and marvel at the history of this remarkable land -- from the age of the pharaohs through the Napoleonic era to the First World War. Also included in Amelia Peabody's Egypt are a hitherto unpublished journal entry and intimate biographies of the Emersons and their friends, which provide a uniquely personal view of the lives, relationships, opinions, politics, and delightful eccentricities of mystery's first family, as well as unforgettable pearls of wit and wisdom from everyone's favorite fictional Egyptologist herself. Containing nearly 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, and articles by numerous experts, Amelia Peabody's Egypt sparkles with unforgettable glimpses of the exotic and the bizarre, the unusual and the unfamiliar -- a treasure trove that overflows with Egyptological riches, along with wonderful insights into the culture and mores of the Victorian era, including the prevalent attitudes on empire, fashion, feminism, tourists, servants, and much more. A one-of-a-kind collection that offers endless hours of pleasure for Peabodyphiles and Egypt aficionados alike, here is a tome to cherish; a grand and glorious celebration of the life, the work, and the world of the incomparable Amelia Peabody. |
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... called for the establishment of a French - directed Egyptian commission to conserve the pharaonic monuments . It was not until 15 years later that this began to be a reality . The aforementioned Auguste Mariette , a junior curator at ...
... called Hyksos statues later reassigned to Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty ( Tanis ) ; statues of King Khafre in his valley temple ( Giza ) ; the 3rd Dynasty Tomb of Hesyre ( Sakkara ) ; and the 5th Dyn- asty Tomb of Ti ( Sakkara ) ...
... called the " golden age " of Egyptian archaeology under Maspero & his successors . Location of the cache , known as DB320 , is shown in the en- graving above right ; the entrance shaft is the darkened area just left of center in the ...
... called by his family name of Emerson ) focused his attention on digging at the largely disap- peared town - site in the immense half - moon bay between the river and the encircling range of low mountains . It was there that the elder ...
... called Amarna Cache ; the rock - debris - cluttered entrance to the single chamber is seen below . indeed back , and up to their old business of sticking a collective nose into the Valley's empty tombs and the American's business ...
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The British in Egypt 18841917 | 48 |
The Emersons Bane Tourists Along the Nile | 89 |
II | 99 |
The Art Architecture of Islam | 113 |
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Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A Compendium Elizabeth Peters,Kristen Whitbread Sin vista previa disponible - 2004 |
Amelia Peabody's Egypt Elizabeth Peters,David Whitbread,Kristen Whitbread Sin vista previa disponible - 2004 |