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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Key to Ancient Egypt
by James Cross Giblin
ISBN: 0064461378
ISBN-13: 9780064461375
Format: Paperback
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Summary
The great importance of the Rosetta Stone in solving the mystery of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs is told in this highly readable account of the key to deciphering Egypt's past. Giblin tells how the stone was discovered, how scholars struggled to translate the texts in three different languages carved on the stone-including ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs-and how the story of an ancient civilization was unlocked.
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"The author has done a masterful job of distilling information, citing the highlights, and fitting it all together in an interesting and enlightening look at a puzzling subject."
"The social and intellectual history here are fascinating. A handsome, inspiring book."
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 1993
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.4 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Synopses
Describes how the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secret of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Publisher's Notes
Before the Rosetta Stone was found, Egyptian history was lost to the world. The only clues were the mysterious picture writings that adorned temples and pyramids. For hundreds of years, scholars struggled to decipher these hieroglyphs. Then, in 1799, soldiers in Napoleon's army stumbled on the Rosetta Stone.
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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
James Cross Giblin
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Giblin, James Cross
HarperTrophy, 1993 No spinal creasing. No store stamps or marks. Illustrated with drawings and historical prints and photographs, this accessible account explicates one of history's greatest discoveries. Ages 8-12. Paperback. Very Good. 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches. ( more information) Offered by SYBERKATZ Books (United States)
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The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone: Key to Ancient Egypt
Giblin, James Cross
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Trophy Pr, 1993 A very good remainder copy i paperback. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder. ( more information) Offered by Woodbridge Books & Music, LLC (United States)
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Giblin, James Cross
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harper, 1993. Pages are clean and tight. Prior owner's name on the inside of the front cover.. SC/remainder Marks on Pg Edges. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated. Trade Paperback. ( more information) Offered by BookTown USA (United States)
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James Cross Giblin
New York, New York, USA: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 1992 The discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone which unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs as well as ancient Greek. Illustrated with photos,prints and drawings. F softcover illustrated with title in blue and red border with Rosetta Stone scripts in background. Small remainder mark on bottom. 85 pp.. First Publisher's Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Jeanne Prahl. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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