SummaryThe Egypt that so enticed and enchanted intrepid
archaeologist-sleuth Amelia Peabody in the late nineteenth
and twentieth centuries was a place of wonder, mystery,
danger, and the lure of antiquity. Now, with this
monumental volume of Egyptian culture, history, and
arcania, readers will be able to immerse themselves in the
great lady's world more completely than ever before. Journey through the bustling streets and markets of Cairo a
hundred years ago. Surround yourself with the customs and
color of a bygone time. Explore ancient tombs and temples
and marvel at the history of this remarkable land -- from
the age of the pharaohs through the Napoleonic era to the
First World War. Also included in Amelia Peabody's Egypt
are a hitherto unpublished journal entry and intimate
biographies of the Emersons and their friends, which
provide a uniquely personal view of the lives,
relationships, opinions, politics, and delightful
eccentricities of mystery's first family, as well as
unforgettable pearls of wit and wisdom from everyone's
favorite fictional Egyptologist herself. Containing nearly 600 black-and-white photographs and
illustrations, and articles by numerous experts, Amelia
Peabody's Egypt sparkles with unforgettable glimpses of the
exotic and the bizarre, the unusual and the unfamiliar -- a
treasure trove that overflows with Egyptological riches,
along with wonderful insights into the culture and mores of
the Victorian era, including the prevalent attitudes on
empire, fashion, feminism, tourists, servants, and much
more. A one-of-a-kind collection that offers endless hours of
pleasure for Peabodyphiles and Egypt aficionados alike,
here is a tome to cherish; a grand and glorious celebration
of the life, the work, and the world of the incomparable
Amelia Peabody.
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