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    Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners
    Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners
    Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners
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    Egyptian Hieroglyphic Reading Book for Beginners

    By E.A. Wallis Budge

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    20 Egyptian texts — dating from c. 2400 BC to 250 BC — on historical, religious, funereal, other topics printed in hieroglyphics together with transliterations and a complete vocabulary. Also included are full English translations of 8 of the texts. "The Tale of Two Brothers," "The Possessed Princess of Bekhten," many more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDover Publications
    Release dateAug 9, 2012
    ISBN9780486143569
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