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Amelia B. Edwards
1831–1892
A bestselling Victorian novelist who became one of Britain’s most influential early Egyptologists, she turned her love of travel and discovery into books that still fascinate readers. Her writing moves easily from ghost stories and social fiction to vivid firsthand accounts of Egypt.
4 Audiobooks
A thousand miles up the Nile
by Amelia B. Edwards
A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest
by Amelia B. Edwards
In the Days of My Youth: A Novel
by Amelia B. Edwards
Monsieur Maurice
by Amelia B. Edwards
About the author
Born in London in 1831, Amelia B. Edwards built a wide-ranging career as a writer, journalist, and traveler. She was known in her own time for popular fiction including Barbara’s History and the much-loved ghost story The Phantom Coach, as well as for sharp, observant travel writing.
A journey through Egypt in the 1870s changed the course of her life. The experience inspired A Thousand Miles up the Nile, a lively and influential account that helped awaken British interest in ancient Egypt and in the need to protect its monuments.
In later years, she became a major public voice for Egyptology. She helped found the Egypt Exploration Fund and supported the study of Egyptian archaeology through lectures, collecting, and advocacy, leaving a lasting mark on the field before her death in 1892.