[Complete] In the Path of the Alphabet, F. Jermain - lt

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In the Path of the Alphabet by Frances Jermain ( - 1905).

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Language: we all use it and few of us think about the form it takes on the page. But how did the transmittal of ideas in written form evolve from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the ABCs in use in most countries around the world today? This work, written by a librarian and scholar, draws on previously published works and also direct correspondence with archaeologists still uncovering secrets in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Her death left this work unfinished, but others were able to polish it for publication. ( Lynne Thompson)
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    6. Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Frances Jermain) : n/a
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    Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Writing & Linguistics

    Keywords that describe the book: Babylon, Persia, hieroglyphics, mesopotamia, cuneiform, inscription, tel-el-amarna letters, proto-medic, zoroaster

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Post by Availle »

How interesting!

Could I read sections 1 and 2 about the Hieroglyphs and the Cuneiforms please?


I have been looking for something concerning Champollion's deciphering of the hieroglyphs, but I came up empty... Surely, there must be something out there, given that the French (and not just them) were all crazy about Egypt at that time?
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Post by Lynnet »

Availle wrote:How interesting!

Could I read sections 1 and 2 about the Hieroglyphs and the Cuneiforms please?


I have been looking for something concerning Champollion's deciphering of the hieroglyphs, but I came up empty... Surely, there must be something out there, given that the French (and not just them) were all crazy about Egypt at that time?
Assigned! And I have no idea... I admit it is something I haven't thought that much about until now.
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Post by HZFerr »

May I claim Preface for PL? Is this standard with text?
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HZFerr wrote:May I claim Preface for PL? Is this standard with text?
This is standard PL, which means you don't need to read along -- just listen for repeated phrases and stumbles etc. unless it is something completely off the wall (then check the text!).
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Post by HZFerr »

Standard :thumbs:

PL for Preface completed.

PL OK
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HZFerr wrote:Standard :thumbs:

PL for Preface completed.

PL OK
Thanks. Just let me know if you want to sign on as DPL!
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Post by HZFerr »

Yes, DPL without MW. :D
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HZFerr wrote:Yes, DPL without MW. :D
You don't want access?
I'll add you as DPL, but if you don't want to use the privileges, that's OK.
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Post by HZFerr »

DPL without the privileges is fine with me. :)
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Post by HZFerr »

sect 3. Phonetism

PL OK. (I can post in MW.) :D

great job of reading :thumbs:
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HZFerr wrote:sect 3. Phonetism

PL OK. (I can post in MW.) :D

great job of reading :thumbs:
Thank you... you wouldn't believe how many times I had to say 'phonetism'! It kept coming out more like 'fanaticism' :roll:

So what's different? Why can you get in now? I didn't do anything...
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:D In one of my other projects, someone posted very, very, simple step by step instructions. Nothing like the Youtube stuff. And it worked. :clap:
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Post by HZFerr »

'phonetism'! :shock:

That is why I PL :wink:
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