""Five Lectures on Cuneiform Discoveries"" is a book written by David Philipson and published in 1889. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by the author on the topic of cuneiform, which is one of the earliest forms of writing in human history. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of cuneiform writing, as well as the various discoveries that have been made in this field. The author also discusses the importance of cuneiform in understanding the history and culture of ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Assyria. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of writing and the ancient world.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.