| Author |
Masters, David, 1883-1965 |
| Title |
The romance of excavation : A record of the amazing discoveries in Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, etc.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Romance of Excavation" by David Masters is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating discoveries made in Egypt and other ancient civilizations, detailing the lives and efforts of the archaeologists and excavators who sought to uncover the treasures of history. Through compelling narrative and vivid illustrations, it likely transports readers to the deserts and ruins of antiquity, revealing the excitement and adventure inherent in archaeological exploration. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the Rosetta Stone, a key artifact that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. It recounts the stone's discovery by a French soldier during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and the subsequent scholarly efforts of Dr. T. Young and François Champollion to decipher its texts, which symbolize the broader narrative of excavation and discovery. By highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and sometimes overlooked significance of seemingly mundane objects, the beginning effectively captures the allure of archaeology and the enduring quest for knowledge about ancient civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Babylonia -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
Egypt -- Antiquities
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| Subject |
Excavations (Archaeology)
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| Subject |
Archaeologists
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70981 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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