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100 1 _aYoung, Thomas,
_d1773-1829
245 1 3 _aAn account of some recent discoveries in hieroglyphical literature, and Egyptian antiquities
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-09-01
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"An Account of Some Recent Discoveries in Hieroglyphical Literature" by Thomas Young is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the advancements made in understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs, detailing original research and discoveries, particularly regarding the pivotal Rosetta Stone. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in linguistics, archaeology, and the historical significance of ancient Egyptian culture. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivations for sharing his findings on hieroglyphics, emphasizing the critical nature of the Rosetta Stone in unlocking the meanings behind these ancient symbols. Young discusses the historical context of previous misinterpretations of hieroglyphics and outlines the collaborative efforts with notable figures like Mr. Champollion. The initial chapters promise a thorough analysis of the hieroglyphic language, supported by examples from artifacts and manuscripts, setting the stage for an illuminating exploration of ancient Egypt's written legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUK: John Murray, 1823
653 _aEgyptian language -- Writing, Hieroglyphic
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/bub_gb_TkAGAAAAQAAJ/page/n11/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74347
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