A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics King, James, Vicar of St. Mary's, Berwick-upon-Tweed creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cleopatra's Needle" by the Rev. James King is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on the history and significance of the London Obelisk, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, while also providing a detailed exposition of the hieroglyphics inscribed on it. King delves into the religious and historical context of ancient Egyptian culture, shedding light on notable figures such as Thothmes III and Rameses II. The opening of the book introduces the London Obelisk, describing it as the largest quarried stone in England and emphasizing its historical connections to significant epochs in both Egyptian and Biblical history. King recounts his fascination with the hieroglyphs during a visit to Egypt, noting their ancient craftsmanship and religious significance. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the obelisk's origins, the process of its transport to London, and the interpretations of its inscriptions, suggesting that the hieroglyphs convey insights into the spiritual lives of the Egyptians and their connections to Biblical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-10-18 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified Obelisks Cleopatra's Needle (London, England) Inscriptions, Hieroglyphic DA DT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37785 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37785 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133848.0 37785