Richard Lepsius, a biography by Georg Ebers
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"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.)
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| Author | Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Underhill, Zoe Dana, 1847-1934 |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures |
| Subject | Lepsius, Richard, 1810-1884 |
| Subject | Egyptologists -- Germany -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74815 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 637 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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