Table of Contents

Early years; Egypt - the beginnings; consolidation and diversification; chief inspector; the Saqqara affair; crisis and resolution; five years' explorations at Thebes; Royal tombs and the Great War; the Valley of the Kings and discovery; the antechamber; the burial chamber and death; the spirit of mischief; America and improving prospects; the Royal body, with reverence; a long and steady plod; non-fulfilment and decline. Appendices: letter from M.Jouveau to M. Maspero; the Earl of Carnarvon's permit to excavate; the Earl of Carnarvon's account of the opening; the "Times" agreement.