02556cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324500610015824600570021926400510027630000470032733600260037433700260040033800360042650000310046250802160049352012990070953400450200865300250205365300360207865300440211485600430215899900170220110764UtSlPG20260610133246.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPJ1 aChampollion, Jean-François,d1790-183210aLettres écrites d'Égypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 18291 aLettres ecrites d'Egypte et de Nubie en 1828 et 1829 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Robert Connal, Wilelmina Malliere and PG Distributed
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http://gallica.bnf.fr.  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- Antiquities  aEgypt -- Description and travel  aChampollion, Jean-François, 1790-183240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10764  c52214d52214