The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness for the Bible. With Illustrations.

HAWKS, Francis L.

Published by Geo. P. Putnam, 1850

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1850 Gettysburg Civil War General OWNED Monuments of EGYPT Pyramid Hieroglyphics The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness for the Bible by writer, historian, and Episcopal priest, Francis Lister Hawks is a compilation that links Egyptian monuments with biblical narratives. Designed for general readers, the book synthesizes the research of various scholars in Egyptian archaeology. It features 12 full-page engraved plates and 34 woodcut engravings. Rather than offering original research, Hawks presents existing findings in a reader-friendly format. His aim is to illustrate the intersections between Egypt's historical relics and biblical accounts. Item number: #41379 Price: $499 HAWKS, Francis L. The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness for the Bible. With Illustrations. New York: Geo. P. Putnam; London: John Murray, 1850. Details: Collation: Complete o 298, 6, 17-36 o 46 illustrations 12 engraved plates 34 in-text woodcuts Provenance: Handwritten A. V. H. Ellis o A. V. H. Ellis - Augustus van Horne Ellis (1827 1863), an American lawyer, sea captain, and soldier. He was a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army during the Civil War, after being first a captain in the 71st New York State Militia and then the first colonel of the newly raised 124th New York Infantry. He was killed in action at the Battle of Gettysburg, and his image is the one atop the Gettsyburg memorial statue to the 124th New York. o J. C. Ellis Julia C. Ellis, wife of Augustus van Horne Ellis (see above). Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o green cloth Size: ~ 9.25in X 6in (23.5cm x 15.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41379 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 41379

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Title: The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness ...
Publisher: Geo. P. Putnam
Publication Date: 1850
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine

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