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

""Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb"" is a historical account of the discovery of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen by the late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter. The book chronicles the events leading up to the discovery, including the Earl's financial backing of Carter's excavation efforts and their search for the tomb. The book also provides a detailed description of the tomb and its contents, including the famous gold mask of Tutankhamen. The author, G. Elliot Smith, was a renowned Egyptologist and provides valuable insights into the historical significance of the discovery and its impact on the field of archaeology. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, or the story of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.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.