Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief Account of the Researches and Discoveries in Upper Egypt: Made Under the Direction of Henry Salt"" is a book written by Giovanni D'Athanasi and published in 1836. The book details the scientific and archaeological research conducted in Upper Egypt under the direction of Henry Salt, a British diplomat and Egyptologist. The research included excavations of ancient Egyptian tombs, temples, and monuments, as well as the study of hieroglyphics and other artifacts. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the discoveries made during the expedition, including detailed descriptions of the sites and artifacts uncovered. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the findings. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early days of Egyptology and the study of ancient Egypt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.