Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter 1923

Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter 1923

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb is a historical book written by G. Elliot Smith, which chronicles the discovery of the tomb of the famous Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamen. The book was co-authored by the late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter, who were both instrumental in the discovery of the tomb in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the excavation process and the artifacts found inside the tomb. It also includes a comprehensive history of Tutankhamen's reign and the political and cultural climate of ancient Egypt during his time. The authors use a combination of photographs, illustrations, and written descriptions to bring the story to life. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history or archaeology. Overall, Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.With 22 illustrations, 2 maps, and a frontispiece Tribute to Tutankhamen.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781417977321
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 136
Weight: 208g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 8mm