Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards
Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards
1831 – 1892- Books
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Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (7 June 1831 – 15 April 1892), also known as Amelia B. Edwards, was an English novelist, journalist, traveller and Egyptologist. Her literary successes included the ghost story The Phantom Coach (1864), the novels Barbara's History (1864) and Lord Brackenbury (1880), and the travelogue of Egypt A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1877). She also edited a poetry anthology published in 1878.
In 1882, she co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund. She gained the nickname "Godmother of Egyptology" for her contribution. -Wikipedia
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Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt
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Egypt And Its Monuments
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A thousand miles up the Nile
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Amelia B. Edwards is primarily recognized for her contributions to Egyptology, particularly her travelogue "A Thousand Miles up the Nile," which documented her extensive travels and observations in Egypt. She was also a co-founder of the Egypt Exploration Fund, an organization dedicated to archaeological research in Egypt.
Amelia B. Edwards wrote exclusively under her own name, though she is sometimes referred to by variations such as Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards or Amelia Edwards.
Beyond her significant non-fiction work in Egyptology, Amelia B. Edwards also wrote numerous novels, including ghost stories and historical fiction, showcasing her versatility as a writer.