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LoC No.: 11007673
Title: Richard Lepsius, a biography
Original Publication: NYC: William S. Gottsberger, 1887.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Richard Lepsius, a Biography" by Georg Ebers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The biography chronicles the life and achievements of Richard Lepsius, a prominent Egyptologist known for his significant contributions to the study of ancient Egypt and hieroglyphics. The book takes the reader through Lepsius's academic journey, his formative years, and his relationships with influential scholars, and serves as a dedicated tribute to his legacy in Egyptology. The opening of the biography reveals the deep admiration and respect that Georg Ebers held for Lepsius as a teacher and friend. In a heartfelt dedication to Dr. Johannes Dümichen, Ebers reflects on Lepsius’s enduring influence on the field of Egyptology and acknowledges the collaborative spirit of their scholarly community. Ebers details Lepsius's early life, emphasizing the rich academic environment he was nurtured in, thanks to his father's dedication to archaeology and history. This section sets a foundation for understanding Lepsius's character, scholarly determination, and the challenges he faced in pursuit of his scientific endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Underhill, Zoe Dana, 1847-1934
EBook No.: 74815
Published: Nov 30, 2024
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Lepsius, Richard, 1810-1884
Subject: Egyptologists -- Germany -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11007673
Title: Richard Lepsius, a biography
Original Publication: NYC: William S. Gottsberger, 1887.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Richard Lepsius, a Biography" by Georg Ebers is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The biography chronicles the life and achievements of Richard Lepsius, a prominent Egyptologist known for his significant contributions to the study of ancient Egypt and hieroglyphics. The book takes the reader through Lepsius's academic journey, his formative years, and his relationships with influential scholars, and serves as a dedicated tribute to his legacy in Egyptology. The opening of the biography reveals the deep admiration and respect that Georg Ebers held for Lepsius as a teacher and friend. In a heartfelt dedication to Dr. Johannes Dümichen, Ebers reflects on Lepsius’s enduring influence on the field of Egyptology and acknowledges the collaborative spirit of their scholarly community. Ebers details Lepsius's early life, emphasizing the rich academic environment he was nurtured in, thanks to his father's dedication to archaeology and history. This section sets a foundation for understanding Lepsius's character, scholarly determination, and the challenges he faced in pursuit of his scientific endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator: Underhill, Zoe Dana, 1847-1934
EBook No.: 74815
Published: Nov 30, 2024
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Lepsius, Richard, 1810-1884
Subject: Egyptologists -- Germany -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.