Amelia Peabody's Egypt: A CompendiumThe Egypt that so enticed and enchanted intrepid archaeologist-sleuth Amelia Peabody in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries was a place of wonder, mystery, danger, and the lure of antiquity. Now, with this monumental volume of Egyptian culture, history, and arcania, readers will be able to immerse themselves in the great lady's world more completely than ever before. Journey through the bustling streets and markets of Cairo a hundred years ago. Surround yourself with the customs and color of a bygone time. Explore ancient tombs and temples and marvel at the history of this remarkable land -- from the age of the pharaohs through the Napoleonic era to the First World War. Also included in Amelia Peabody's Egypt are a hitherto unpublished journal entry and intimate biographies of the Emersons and their friends, which provide a uniquely personal view of the lives, relationships, opinions, politics, and delightful eccentricities of mystery's first family, as well as unforgettable pearls of wit and wisdom from everyone's favorite fictional Egyptologist herself. Containing nearly 600 black-and-white photographs and illustrations, and articles by numerous experts, Amelia Peabody's Egypt sparkles with unforgettable glimpses of the exotic and the bizarre, the unusual and the unfamiliar -- a treasure trove that overflows with Egyptological riches, along with wonderful insights into the culture and mores of the Victorian era, including the prevalent attitudes on empire, fashion, feminism, tourists, servants, and much more. A one-of-a-kind collection that offers endless hours of pleasure for Peabodyphiles and Egypt aficionados alike, here is a tome to cherish; a grand and glorious celebration of the life, the work, and the world of the incomparable Amelia Peabody. |
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... head . But he knew about the royal tomb . How ? The locals have known its location for years , and so have I , but I've made damned good and sure not to pass the information on to any of my colleagues . Chalfont's not the sort who ...
... head . Throwing Evelyn into Wal- ter's arms settled that matter , but it didn't have the effect I had expected on Chalfont . What the devil is driving the man ? He will act tonight , I think . I must tear these pages from my diary and ...
... head of the Antiquities Service once again . Above , facade of the Cairo Museum & , right , one of its galleries . EX Opposite & inset , views of the grounds of the Boulaq Museum . Top left & right , interior of the Museum , with staff ...
... head of both the Service & the Boulaq Mus- eum was an unhappy time for Egyptologists & Egyptians alike , as Grébaut lacked his predecessor's charm & diplomacy ; also he ran both the Service & Museum much more by the book than had ...
... head the Upper Egypt inspectorate , and thus to serve as Davis's archaeologist in the Valley . While waiting for these new assignments to be confirmed in Cairo , Quibell's workmen made what would be Davis's greatest discovery in the ...
Contents
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The British in Egypt 18841917 | 48 |
The Emersons Bane Tourists Along the Nile | 89 |
II | 99 |
The Art Architecture of Islam | 113 |