First Steps in Egyptian Hieroglyphics

A Book for Beginners

By E. A. Wallis Budge

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 321 pages Other Information: Illustrated Published In: United States, January 2004 Quantity Available: 6 Ships within 6-10 days Anyone curious about hieroglyphics will appreciate this classic primer. This practical grammar comprises lists of frequently used signs and determinatives, a vocabulary of about 500 words, a series of 31 texts and extracts (with interlinear transliteration and word-for-word translation), and a few untransliterated and untranslated texts (with glossary), to be worked out independently. Publisher: Dover Publications ISBN: 0486430995 EAN: 9780486430997 Dimensions: 21.69 x 17.98 x 1.75 centimeters (0.35 kg)

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Curious about what all those funny pictures mean on the tombs and statues of ancient egypt? Well now anybody can learn with this nifty beginners guide to hieroglyphics :) Very easy to read and understand. Has some great exercises that you can practice your new found abilities on. Heading to egypt? This book is a must to read before hand so you can actually read what is written on all those wonders you'll see while there.