Quote#Homeland
The news of the discovery spread fast all over the country, and…
Quote byHoward Carter · 1874–1939
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Diary, 7 November 1922..
English (original)
The news of the discovery spread fast all over the country, and inquisitive enquiries mingled with congratulations from this moment became the daily programme.
— Howard Carter
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