02446cam a22003493u 4500 70981 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Masters, David, 1883-1965 The romance of excavation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-15 Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Romance of Excavation" by David Masters is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating discoveries made in Egypt and other ancient civilizations, detailing the lives and efforts of the archaeologists and excavators who sought to uncover the treasures of history. Through compelling narrative and vivid illustrations, it likely transports readers to the deserts and ruins of antiquity, revealing the excitement and adventure inherent in archaeological exploration. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the Rosetta Stone, a key artifact that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. It recounts the stone's discovery by a French soldier during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and the subsequent scholarly efforts of Dr. T. Young and François Champollion to decipher its texts, which symbolize the broader narrative of excavation and discovery. By highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and sometimes overlooked significance of seemingly mundane objects, the beginning effectively captures the allure of archaeology and the enduring quest for knowledge about ancient civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1923 Babylonia -- Antiquities Egypt -- Antiquities Excavations (Archaeology) Archaeologists https://archive.org/details/romanceofexcavat00mastuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70981 111707 111707