The Story Of My Life

By Georg Ebers

Book Overview

The Story of My Life is an autobiography written by the renowned German Egyptologist and novelist, Georg Ebers. The book details his life and experiences from his childhood in Berlin to his travels and adventures in Egypt and other parts of the world. Ebers provides a vivid and engaging account of his personal life, including his education, his relationships with family and friends, and his struggles with illness and personal challenges. He also shares his professional experiences, including his work as a professor of Egyptology at the University of Leipzig and his extensive research on ancient Egyptian culture and history.Throughout the book, Ebers offers insights into the social and cultural contexts of his time, including the political upheavals and scientific advancements that shaped his world. He also reflects on the impact of his work on the field of Egyptology and his contributions to the study of ancient civilizations.Overall, The Story of My Life is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most influential scholars of the 19th century.The rattle of wheels and the blast of the postilion's horn closed the first period of my childhood. When I was four years old we went to my mother's home to attend my grandparents' golden wedding. If I wished to describe the journey in its regular order I should be forced to depend upon the statements of others.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162709391
• ISBN13: 9781162709390
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"