1914. With chapters on their religion, daily life, etc. This work was written with the view of providing beginners with a handy introduction to the study of Egyptian history. The first six chapters are devoted to a description of the country of Egypt and the Nile, and the ancient Egyptians, and the principle facts of their history, which covers a period of more than 4,000 years. The next three chapters describe briefly the main outlines of the religion and daily life of this wonderful people and their worship of the dead.