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Pierre Tallet's discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls--the world's oldest surviving written documents--in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, and combined with Mark Lehner's research, changed what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza.Here, for the first time, the world-renowned Egyptologists Tallet and Lehner give us the definitive account of this astounding discovery. The story begins with Tallet's hunt for hieroglyphic rock inscriptions in the Sinai Peninsula and leads up to the discovery of the papyri, the diary of Inspector Merer, who oversaw workers in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in Wadi el-Jarf, the site of an ancient harbor on the Red Sea. The translation of the papyri reveals how the stones of the Great Pyramid ended up in Giza. Combined with Lehner's excavations of the harbor at the pyramid construction site the Red Sea Papyri have greatly advanced our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians were able to build monuments that survive to this day.Tallet and Lehner narrate this thrilling discovery and explore how the building of the pyramids helped create a unified state, propelling Egyptian civilization forward. This lavishly illustrated book captures the excitement and significance of these seminal findings, conveying above all how astonishing it is to discover a contemporary eyewitness testimony to the creation of the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.

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""Letters From The Mediterranean V2"" is a historical book written by Edward Blaquiere and first published in 1813. The book is a collection of letters written by Blaquiere during his travels through Sicily, Tripoly, Tunis, and Malta. It provides a detailed account of the civil and political situation in these regions during the early 19th century. Blaquiere's letters are written in a vivid and engaging style, providing the reader with a unique insight into the culture, customs, and politics of the Mediterranean world. The book is a valuable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean region. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared, and provides a valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by these societies during a time of great change and upheaval.""In Two Volumes.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.

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De Mundo Dialogi Tres est liber auctore Thoma White, qui anno 1642 editus est. In hac opera, White tres dialogos scripsit, quibus mundi natura et proprietates describuntur. Primo dialogo, personae disputant de mundi formatione et causis motus. Secundo dialogo, de stellis et planetis agitur. Tertio dialogo, de elementis, terra, aqua, igne et aere, disseritur. White in hac opera multa de astronomia, physica et philosophia tradit, et multas quaestiones de natura mundi explicat. Libellus De Mundo Dialogi Tres est una ex operibus scientiae naturalis notabilibus.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.

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Few writers are as inextricably linked with a city as Raymond Chandler and Los Angeles. The neon-lit streets, mobbed-up joints and seedy rooming houses portrayed in his fiction were real places, familiar to Angelenos of the time, and in some cases recognisable today. This is a guide to the world of Raymond Chandler and his noble alter-ego, the private detective Philip Marlowe. It mixes locations from the books, the films and Chandler's personal life. There's the crummy dive where Moose Malloy went looking for Velma; the actual lounge where Marlowe and Terry Lennox ordered gimlets; the top-floor suite where oil executive Chandler got his priceless education in how a dirty, sun-drenched city really operated. This is the Los Angeles that Raymond Chandler carried in his heart. And now, you can too.

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Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, And California (1849) is a memoir written by James Ward, a British emigrant who traveled to Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, and California in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and adventures during his journey, including the challenges and dangers he faced while traveling, such as shipwrecks, storms, and encounters with indigenous peoples.Ward's memoir also offers a fascinating look at the social and cultural aspects of life in these regions during the mid-19th century. He describes the various pastimes and pleasures he enjoyed during his travels, such as hunting, fishing, and exploring the natural landscapes of these regions.Overall, Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver�������s Island, And California (1849) is a vivid and engaging memoir that provides a unique insight into the experiences of a 19th-century emigrant and the cultures and landscapes he encountered on his journey.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.

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""Letters From An Absent Brother V1-2"" is a travelogue written by Daniel Wilson, chronicling his journey through parts of the Netherlands, Switzerland, Northern Italy, and France in the summer of 1823. The book is presented in the form of letters written to his brother, providing a personal and intimate account of his experiences and observations. Wilson's vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cities, and cultures he encounters provide a rich and detailed picture of Europe during the early 19th century. The book is split into two volumes and was published in 1824. Overall, ""Letters From An Absent Brother V1-2"" is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a valuable historical document for those interested in travel writing and European history.In Two Volumes.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.

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In this brief, intense, gemlike book, equal parts extended autobiographical essay and prose poem, Joseph Brodsky turns his eye to the seductive and enigmatic city of Venice. A mosaic of forty-eight short chapters--each recalling a specific episode from one of his many visits there (Brodsky spent his winters in Venice for nearly twenty years)--Watermark associatively and brilliantly evokes one city's architectural and atmospheric character. Brodsky writes in Watermark that water "stores our reflections for when we are long gone." This reissued edition of one of Brodsky's most important titles, on the occasion of the late Nobel laureate's eightieth birthday, allows the reader to visit the canals of Brodsky's Venice and rediscover the reflection of the writer himself.

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America's Natural Places: Pacific and West examines over 50 of the most spectacular and important areas of this region, with each entry describing the importance of the area, the flora and fauna that it supports, threats to the survival of the region, and what is being done to protect it. Organized by state within the volume, this work informs readers about the wide variety of natural areas across the western part of the United States and identifies places that may be near them that demonstrate the importance of preserving such regions.

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The latest, thoroughly revised edition of Phaidon's award-winning and globally-bestselling art survey, featuring works from more than 600 of the world's greatest artistsThe Art Book is beloved throughout the world and has been translated into 20 languages, introducing millions of readers to great art and artists. Each of the more than 600 artists included, dating from medieval to modern times, is represented by a key work and an informative, explanatory text on the piece and its creator.Breaking with traditional classifications, The Art Book is organised by artist name, throwing together brilliant examples from all periods, schools, visions, and techniques in a vibrant A-Z sequence to create an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich, multifaceted culture. This latest revised and updated edition includes 40 works new to this book and includes many overlooked historical and cutting-edge contemporary artists, including: Berenice Abbott, Hilma af Klint, El Anatsui, Romare Bearden, Mark Bradford, Cao Fei, Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, John Currin, Guerrilla Girls, Lee Krasner, Jacob Lawrence, Kerry James Marshall, Joan Mitchell, Zanele Muholi, Takashi Murakami, Louise Nevelson, Clara Peeters, Jenny Saville, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.

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From the Maine shoreline to the Florida Keys, and from the Northwest's inland waters to Baja, California, this collection of oils and watercolours includes views of New England's rocky shores and sandy beaches, Chesapeake Bay, South Carolina's Low Country, the rugged Oregon Coast (where Lewis and Clark first sighted the Pacific Ocean), the spirit of sailing across San Francisco Bay, and the expanse of Big Sur.

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Get answers to questions to you didn't even know to ask! The perfect book for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning, The Book of Unusual Knowledge is crammed full of interesting facts and mind-blowing information. The book includes more than 20 chapters themed around such topics as Movies and Television, American Landmarks, Art and Literature, Animals, Earth and the Universe, Holidays, Pop Culture, the Supernatural, History, and more. Engaging articles, lists of factoids, and games provide hours of fascinating reading, from the useful to the obscure. Learn about such diverse topics as radio soap operas in the 1930s, Hollywood urban legends, how Route 66 got its start, strange sporting events, the inventor of the Zamboni, the science behind the phenomena of "singing sand," the story behind Mary Shelley's creation of Frankenstein, and presidential pets Hardcover, 704 pages. A great gift for any trivia buff in your life!

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Notes on North America V1: Agricultural, Economical, and Social (1851) is a book written by James Finlay Weir Johnston, a Scottish geologist and agriculturalist who traveled extensively in North America during the mid-19th century. The book is a comprehensive study of the agricultural, economic, and social conditions in the United States and Canada at the time, and is divided into three parts.The first part of the book focuses on agriculture, examining the various crops and farming practices in different regions of North America. Johnston provides detailed descriptions of the soil, climate, and topography of each region, and offers insights into the challenges faced by farmers in each area.The second part of the book is devoted to the economic conditions of North America, including the state of industry, commerce, and finance. Johnston analyzes the various factors that contribute to the economic growth and development of the region, and provides a detailed account of the economic policies and practices of the United States and Canada.The final part of the book deals with social conditions in North America, including the state of education, religion, and culture. Johnston provides an in-depth analysis of the social structures and institutions of the region, and offers insights into the challenges faced by the people of North America in their daily lives.Overall, Notes on North America V1: Agricultural, Economical, and Social (1851) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of North America during the mid-19th century. With its detailed analysis of agriculture, economics, and social conditions, the book offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the people of the region at the time.In Two Volumes.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.

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