""Richard Lepsius: A Biography"" is a book written by Georg Ebers in 1887. It is a detailed account of the life and work of Richard Lepsius, a prominent German Egyptologist and linguist of the 19th century. The book covers Lepsius' early years, his education and training, his travels and expeditions to Egypt and other parts of the world, and his significant contributions to the field of Egyptology. Ebers provides an in-depth analysis of Lepsius' scholarly achievements, including his groundbreaking research on the Egyptian language and hieroglyphs, his decipherment of the Rosetta Stone, and his work on the monumental publication ""Denkm?????ler aus ?????gypten und ?????thiopien"" (Monuments from Egypt and Ethiopia). The book also delves into Lepsius' personal life, including his family background, his marriage to the renowned painter Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann, and his relationships with other prominent scholars of his time. Overall, ""Richard Lepsius: A Biography"" offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of Egyptology.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.