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Amelia Peabody's Egypt : a compendium / preface by Elizabeth Peters ; edited by Elizabeth Peters & Kristen Whitbread ; designed by Dennis Forbes ; contributions by numerous authors.
Van Pelt Library PS3563.E747 Z56 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Peabody, Amelia (Fictitious character).
- Peabody, Amelia.
- Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
- Detective and mystery stories, American.
- Historical fiction, American--History and criticism.
- Historical fiction, American.
- Excavations (Archaeology)--Egypt.
- Excavations (Archaeology).
- Egyptology.
- Egypt.
- Women detectives in literature.
- Antiquities in literature.
- Archaeology in literature.
- Egypt--In literature.
- Egyptology--Miscellanea.
- Egyptology--Great Britain--Miscellanea.
- Great Britain.
- Genre:
- Trivia and miscellanea.
- Physical Description:
- 334 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Morrow, [2003]
- Summary:
- The 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 Also included in Amelia Peabody's Egypt are a hitherto unpublished journal entry and intimate biographies of the Emersons and their friends, which provide a uniquely personal view of the lives, relationships, opinions,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.
- Contents:
- Love Among the Ruins: Excerpt from the Unpublished Journal of Professor Radcliffe Emerson, January-February 1885 14
- The Emerson Era: I The Historical Background to the Journals
- A Splendid Overview of Egyptology: Napoleon to World War I / Dennis Forbes 18
- A Commanding Perspective: The British in Egypt, 1884-1917 / Jocelyn Gohary 48
- Pictorial Essay: The Emersons' Bane: Tourists Along the Nile 88
- The Emerson Era: II The Cultural Background to the Journals
- An Expert Analysis of the Principles of Islam as Encountered by the Emersons / Salima Ikram 100
- Pictorial Essay: The Art & Architecture of Islam 112
- "Lesser Breeds without the Law": An Insightful Diatribe on the Victorian Attitude Towards Other Cultures & Peoples / Barbara Mertz 122
- Upstairs, Downstairs: A Skillful Overview of Victorian Servants & Their Duties / Margareta Knauff 130
- From Parlor to Pyramid: A Scholarly Study of Amelia Peabody Emerson & the Women's Movement / Elizabeth Foxwell 138
- A Specialized Indulgence: Amelia Peabody Emerson & the Evolution of Fashion, 1884-1915 / Florence Rutherford 146
- Seen But Not Heard: A Sympathetic Scrutiny of the Victorian Philosophy of Childrearing / Margareta Knauff 156
- Modern Inconveniences: A Scientific Investigation of Technological Developments in the Emerson Era / Lisa Speckhardt 164
- Musical Heritage: An Adept Discussion of the Musical Repertoire of the Emerson Family / Kristen Whitbread 172
- The Best of Wonder: An Authoritative Analysis of Victorian Popular Fiction / Barbara Michaels 178
- Pictorial Essay: Victorian Visions of Ancient Egypt 189
- People, Places & Things: A Handy Reference to the Journals
- The People of the Journals (& a Few Animals, Too) 196
- Up & Down the Nile (& Other Places, As Well) 238
- Words You May Not Find in Webster (Foreign Words & Phrases) 276
- Introducing Some Ancient Egyptians (Human & Divine) 294
- Pictorial Essay: Egypt & the Egyptians as the Emersons Knew Them 306
- Ancient Egyptian Texts Referred to in the Journals 315
- The Wit & Wisdom of Amelia Peabody Emerson (& Some Others) 317
- Ancient Egypt 101: A Quick Refresher Course / Betty Winkelman 320.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 331).
- ISBN:
- 0060538112
- OCLC:
- 51242214
- Online:
- Publisher description
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