Great Adventurers S.
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The discovery of a fabulous treasure, buried under the sand, and the encounter with one of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history are illustrated in the words of the legendary archaeologist Howard Carter. In this book, Howard Carter (1874-1939) describes the archaeological adventure that led to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. After months of futile digging, on November 4, 1922, Carter located the entrance to a tomb. However, his initial excitement quickly gave way to frustration as soon as it became clear that it was merely the tomb of a boy pharaoh. The chronicle of those days, the thrill of Carter's discovery, and the description of the objects that were safeguarded in the tomb emerge vividly from these pages, dedicated to one of the most exciting moments in the history of archaeology. "The Great Adventures" present important historical accounts enlivened with new full colour illustrations and photographs.