The Origin and Progress of Writing, as Well Hieroglyphic as Elementary: Illustrated by Engravings Taken From Marbles, Manuscripts and Charters, Ancient and Modern, Also Some Account of the Origin and - Hardcover

Thomas Astle

 
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Excerpt from The Origin and Progress of Writing, as Well Hieroglyphic as Elementary<br/><br/>The noblest acquisition of mankind is speech, and the most useful art is writing. The first, eminently distinguishes man from the brute creation; the second, from uncivilized savages....

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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