Publisher's Synopsis
First Steps in Egyptian is a beginner's guide to learning the ancient Egyptian language written by E. A. Wallis Budge. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the grammar and vocabulary of the language, including its hieroglyphic script. It also includes exercises and reading passages to help learners practice their skills. Budge, who was a renowned Egyptologist, provides historical and cultural context to the language, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in Egyptian history and culture. The book is suitable for self-study or for use in a classroom setting, and is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning this fascinating language.1895. The following pages have been drawn up with the view of helping the beginner to take his first steps in Egyptian. In brief, they contain a sketch of the commonest and most useful fact connected with the writing and grammar, short lists of the signs and determinatives which occur most frequently, a short vocabulary of about five hundred common worlds, as series of thirty nine texts and extracts with interlinear transliteration and word for word translation which belong to the period that lies between BC 4200 and 200 and a few untranslated and untranslated texts, with glossary, to be worked out independently.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
