R. Talbot (Robert Talbot) Kelly

R. Talbot (Robert Talbot) Kelly
Robert Talbot Kelly (1861–1934) was a British artist, author, and illustrator known for his vivid depictions of Egypt and the Middle East. His works, such as "Egypt Painted and Described" (1902) and "Burma Painted and Described" (1905), combine travel writing with his own watercolor illustrations. Kelly's detailed portrayals of landscapes, architecture, and people reflect his deep appreciation of the regions he explored. He also played a significant role in introducing Western audiences to the beauty and complexity of these cultures through his art and books.

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THE LAND How many boys or girls, I wonder, ever turn to their school atlas for amusement, or try to picture to themselves what manner of countries those might be whose strange and unfamiliar place-names so often make their geography lesson a difficulty? Yet there are few subjects, I think, which might be made more interesting than geography, and a map may often serve to suggest delightful fancies to a... more...

CHAPTER 1 ITS ANTIQUITY Every boy or girl who has read the history of Joseph must often have wondered what kind of a country Egypt might be, and tried to picture to themselves the scenes so vividly suggested in the Bible story. It must have been a startling experience for the little shepherd boy, who, stolen from his home among the quiet hills of Canaan, so suddenly found himself an inmate of a palace,... more...