Notes for the Nile: Together With a Metrical Rendering of the Hymns of Ancient Egypt and of the Precepts of Ptah-Hotep (the Oldest Book in the World) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. D. Rawnsley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428486355 ISBN 13: 9780428486358

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid journey into ancient Egypt, pairing旅 notes and the oldest wisdom with a respectful travelogue for modern readers.

This volume pairs introductory reflections on Egypt’s monuments with a metrical rendering of the Hymns of Ancient Egypt and the Precepts of Ptah-hotep. It invites readers to see how early wisdom and long-vanished temples shape a traveler’s imagination, while offering practical notes for exploring the Nile region in a careful, respectful way.

• Learn about the historical context behind temples, tombs, and monuments through concise, accessible prose.
• Read poetic renderings of sacred hymns and wise precepts that illuminate ancient Egyptian thought.
• Discover travel guidance drawn from historical and archaeological interest, not just sightseeing.
• Appreciate a scholarly yet readable approach that grounds excerpts in real places and people.

Ideal for readers curious about ancient Egypt, its literature, and the experiences of traveling through the Nile valleys.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428486355
• ISBN 13: 9780428486358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356