Extracts Of Letters And Papers Relating To The Egyptian Inscription Of Rosetta (1815) - Paperback

by Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy (Author)

""Extracts Of Letters And Papers Relating To The Egyptian Inscription Of Rosetta"" is a book written by Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy in 1815. The book contains a collection of letters and papers related to the discovery of the famous Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artifact that played a crucial role in deciphering hieroglyphics.The book is divided into several parts, each of which contains letters and papers from different scholars and experts who were involved in the study and interpretation of the Rosetta Stone. The first part of the book includes letters from French scholars who were part of Napoleon Bonaparte's expedition to Egypt in 1798, during which the Rosetta Stone was discovered.The second part of the book contains letters and papers from British scholars who were involved in the study of the Rosetta Stone after it was captured by the British in 1801. These scholars include Thomas Young, who made significant contributions to the decipherment of hieroglyphics, and George Canning, who was responsible for the safekeeping of the Rosetta Stone.The final part of the book includes letters and papers from other scholars who were interested in the Rosetta Stone, including German and Italian scholars.Overall, ""Extracts Of Letters And Papers Relating To The Egyptian Inscription Of Rosetta"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Rosetta Stone and the decipherment of hieroglyphics. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century scholarship and the collaborative efforts of scholars from different countries and backgrounds to unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.