Henry Salt

Artist, Traveller, Diplomat, Egyptologist

• Author(s): Deborah Manley, Peta Rée,
• Publisher: Libri Publications Ltd
• Pages: 314
• ISBN_10: 190196504X
  ISBN_13: 9781901965049
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Biography & Autobiography / Artists, Architects, Photographers , Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / General , Biography & Autobiography / Historical , History / Ancient / Egypt , History / Middle East / Egypt , Social Science / Archaeology , Travel / General ,

Description:... Henry Salt was one of the most important figures in early 19th century travel, archaeology and diplomacy. Celebrated for his expeditions to Abyssinia, Salt later became British Consul-General in Egypt, where he played an important diplomatic role. However, it is for his involvement in the re-discovery of ancient Egypt that he is best remembered. This study is an appreciation of this significant figure and brings to life a fascinating period in the history of Egypt and Abyssinia.