Description: The biography of a nineteenth-century Egyptologist.
Review Quotes: Thompson's fine biography of Gardner Wilkinson has a dual value--bringing attention to the largely forgotten life and accomplishments of a pioneer in Egyptian studies and casting a vivid light on the aims and practices of early nineteenth century scholars, as they moved from antiquarianism to archaeology.-- "Bulletin of the History of Archaeology" (11/1/1993 12:00:00 AM)