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Title: Olga Tufnells 'Perfect Journey'
Author : John D.M. Green & Ros Henry
Release Date : January 26, 2021
Genre: Archaeology,Books,Nonfiction,Social Science,Fiction & Literature,Biographies & Memoirs,History,
Pages : * pages
Size : 26788 KB

Description

Olga Tufnell (1905–85) was a
British archaeologist working in Egypt, Cyprus and Palestine in the 1920s and
1930s, a period often described as a golden age of archaeological discovery.
For the first time, this book presents Olga’s account of her experiences in her own words. Based largely on
letters home, the text is accompanied by dozens of photographs that shed light
on personal experiences of travel and dig life at this extraordinary time.
Introductory material by John D.M. Green and Ros Henry provides the social,
historical, biographical and archaeological context for the overall narrative.

The letters offer new
insights into the social and professional networks and history of
archaeological research, particularly for Palestine under the British Mandate.
They provide insights into the role of foreign archaeologists, relationships
with local workers and inhabitants, and the colonial framework within which
they operated during turbulent times.

This book will be an
important resource for those studying the history of archaeology in the Eastern
Mediterranean, particularly for the sites of Qau el-Kebir, Tell Fara, Tell
el-‘Ajjul and Tell ed-Duweir (ancient Lachish). Moreover, Olga’s lively style
makes this a fascinating personal account of archaeology and travel in the
interwar era.

Praise for Olga Tufnell's 'Perfect Journey'

'A fascinating insight into the experiences of a female British archaeologist working in the Middle East in a time of great social change, as well as important archaeological work.'
Current World Archaeology

'A useful resource for those studying the history of archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean for Palestine, Cyprus, and Egypt ... A much-needed real life contemporary perspective often absent in memoirs or biographies.'
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