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The book highlights the life and achievements of Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist. It details his academic journey, including his studies in jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to his professorship in Egyptian language and antiquities. Ebers is particularly noted for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical document. His contributions to Egyptology include important publications and two scientific expeditions to Egypt, marking him as a key figure in the field.