The obelisk and the Englishman: the pioneering discoveries of Egyptologist William Bankes
Biography, History, Adventurers and explorers, Arts and entertainment, Ancient history, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Summary
Professor Dorothy U. Seyler recounts the life and work of William John Bankes, a scholar of language, history, and ancient Egypt. She discusses his many discoveries, such as the Egyptian King List, and his extensive work with the "lost" city… of Petra. His personal troubles throughout this time are also examined. 2015
Title Details
ISBN
9781633880368
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Copyright Date
2015
Book number
4377220
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Colin Davies
Duration
11 hours 55 minutes 6 seconds
Audio producer
Potomac Talking Book Services
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
9
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
Clovernook Printing House for the Blind