It is not enough to say that a handbook of Egyptian Archaeology was much needed, and that Professor Maspero has given us exactly what we required. He has win 8,1 key much more than this. He has given us a picturesque, vivacious, and highly original volume, as delightful as if it were not learned, and as instructive as if it were dull. As regards the practical side of Archaeology, it ought to be unnecessary to point out that its usefulness is strictly parallel with the usefulness of public museums. To collect and exhibit objects of ancient art and industry is worse than idle if we do not also endeavour to win 8,1 key some knowledge of the history of those arts win 8,1 key industries, and of the processes employed by the artists and craftsmen of the past. I am much indebted to Mr. I have also to thank him for many valuable notes on subjects dealt with in the first three chapters.