Topography of Thebes, and General View of Egypt : Being a Short Account of the Principal Objects Worthy of Notice in the Valley of the Nile

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When published in 1835, this was the first major work in English on the subject. The text and plates give valuable insight into contemporary Egypt and its ancient heritage. In the chapter on the daily life of the ancient Egyptians, the author shines a light on a lost civilisation.