Project Gutenberg 2018-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 199 Wakeling, T. G. 13015688 Forged Egyptian Antiquities Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Forged Egyptian Antiquities" by T. G. Wakeling is a detailed examination of the world of counterfeit relics from Egypt, likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the rampant issue of forged Egyptian artifacts that deceive collectors and tourists alike, illustrating the cleverness of modern forgers as they exploit the fascination with ancient Egyptian culture. Through a combination of anecdotes and analysis, Wakeling sheds light on the various types of forgeries in circulation, aiming to educate readers about the subtle nuances that can distinguish a genuine artifact from a cleverly crafted imitation. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a wide audience fascinated by Egyptian antiquities, emphasizing the dismay felt by those who unknowingly purchase forged items. It highlights the psychological aspects of being duped, detailing how collectors often react to accusations of their prized possessions being fraudulent, and conveying a sense of shame over these transactions. Wakeling shares examples of both sellers and buyers caught in the web of deception, establishing a narrative that combines humor with the sobering reality of the antiquities market. This blend of personal anecdotes and factual warning sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced in the world of Egyptian collectibles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- Antiquities Forgery of antiquities DT Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 229538 2025-06-22T15:13:38.373847 text/html 222661 2018-03-30T19:03:30 text/html 1319226 2025-06-22T15:13:45.452794 application/epub+zip 1316584 2025-06-22T15:13:40.216919 application/epub+zip 158948 2025-06-22T15:13:39.335835 application/epub+zip 1382859 2025-06-22T15:13:49.174793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1353176 2025-06-22T15:13:44.468798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203306 2022-08-25T15:10:44.710161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179954 2025-06-22T15:13:37.625846 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 180128 2018-03-30T19:03:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18348 2025-06-22T15:13:49.335796 application/rdf+xml 19322 2025-06-22T15:13:39.442796 image/jpeg 2233 2025-06-22T15:13:39.388805 image/jpeg 66071 2018-03-30T19:03:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 1300555 2018-03-30T19:03:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 1288515 2025-06-22T15:13:38.478823 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