The Life and Correspondence of Henry Salt ... Consul General in Egypt; Volume 1

<p><i>The Life and Correspondence of Henry Salt</i> Volume 1 offers a detailed biographical account of Henry Salt the British Consul General in Egypt during the early 19th century. Written by John James Halls this volume delves into Salt's personal life professional endeavors and his extensive network of contacts through a rich collection of letters and documents. Salt's role as Consul General placed him at the center of significant historical events and cultural exchanges between Europe and Egypt.</p><p>This biography provides valuable insights into the political landscape of the time the burgeoning field of Egyptology and the intricate dynamics of colonial administration. Readers interested in the history of Egypt British foreign policy and the lives of prominent figures in the diplomatic service will find this volume to be an engaging and informative resource. The book sheds light on Salt's contributions to art collection and his interactions with notable personalities of the era painting a comprehensive portrait of a man who played a crucial role in shaping the relationship between Britain and Egypt.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>