Extracts Of Letters And Papers Relating To The Egyptian Inscription Of Rosetta (1815)

""Extracts of Letters and Papers Relating to the Egyptian Inscription of Rosetta"" is a historical document written by Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy in 1815. The book contains a collection of letters and papers that relate to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artifact that played a crucial role in deciphering hieroglyphics. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early attempts at translating the hieroglyphics on the stone and the debates that arose around the interpretation of the inscriptions. De Sacy's work is an important contribution to the history of Egyptology and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Egypt. The book is written in English and is an essential read for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Egyptology.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.