Publisher's Synopsis
Ten Years' Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a historical book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a renowned British Egyptologist. The book, published in 1892, chronicles Petrie's experiences and discoveries during his ten-year excavation in Egypt. Petrie's work was instrumental in shaping modern Egyptology, and this book provides a detailed account of his methods and findings. He describes his excavation of numerous sites, including Giza, Memphis, and Thebes, and provides insights into the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Petrie's discoveries, including pottery, jewelry, and other artifacts. Petrie's meticulous attention to detail and scientific approach to excavation make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Overall, Ten Years' Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt and the work of one of the most important figures in the field of Egyptology.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.
