Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 450 Champollion, Jean-François 1790 1832 Champollion, Jean-Francois Champollion, le jeune Champollion, J.-F. (Jean-François) Champollion, Jean François Champollion, J. F. Lettres écrites d'Égypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829 Lettres ecrites d'Egypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829 Produced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by gallica (Bibliotheque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. "Lettres écrites d'Égypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829" by Jean-François Champollion is a collection of letters written during the author's journeys in Egypt and Nubia in the early 19th century. This work provides an insightful account of his daily experiences and observations as he explores the ancient monuments and civilization along the Nile. Through Champollion's writings, readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the archaeological and historical context of Egypt during this period, as well as personal reflections that are engaging and vivid. At the start of the collection, the author introduces himself and his intent to document his travels, showcasing the excitement and challenges he faces en route to Alexandria. He describes the bustling atmosphere of the port city and his interactions with local inhabitants, as well as his initial explorations of the nearby historical monuments, such as the obelisks of Cleopatra. As he travels, Champollion notes the importance of precise documentation and discovery in understanding the rich tapestry of Egyptian history. His letters set the stage for a thrilling expedition, focusing on antiquities, handwritten manuscripts, and the cultural dynamics of 19th-century Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fr Egypt -- Antiquities Egypt -- Description and travel Champollion, Jean-François, 1790-1832 PJ Text Egypt FR Sciences et Techniques Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - Ancient Browsing: Travel & Geography 651135 2025-06-05T04:30:35.077636 text/html 739153 2020-12-20T04:41:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 517447 2025-06-05T04:30:48.555557 application/epub+zip 528402 2025-06-05T04:30:39.738662 application/epub+zip 307353 2025-06-05T04:30:37.388599 application/epub+zip 2289772 2025-06-05T04:30:55.073522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2218411 2025-06-05T04:30:46.735531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549741 2022-09-05T09:49:35.379778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 599816 2023-10-05T06:56:55.348377 text/plain 17566 2025-06-05T04:30:55.248500 application/rdf+xml 20373 2025-06-05T04:30:37.978577 image/jpeg 4358 2025-06-05T04:30:37.681589 image/jpeg 519036 2025-06-05T04:30:35.147629 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia