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Peeps at Many Lands : Egypt

by R. Talbot Kelly

Written primarily for children, James Baikie's 'peep' at ancient Egypt is a really well done, historical account of the ways of that fascinating land so many years ago. It has stood well the test of time, being both well researched and well written. It's a fun book for everyone, and families especially will enjoy listening together.

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English

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English

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2011

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R. Talbot Kelly

United States

Robert George Talbot Kelly was an English orientalist landscape and genre painter, author and illustrator. He travelled to Egypt several times.In the early 1880s, inspired by the places he saw while...

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