My name is Frank Herron. I am writing from Winchester,
Massachusetts, USA.
I am writing a book about a woman who worked with American
soldiers who were blinded in World War One. She (my great aunt)
left diaries and an autograph book.
She was in Egypt in early 1913 at the same time that Rudyard
Kipling was there. She had lunch with the Kiplings (and Mr.
Satterlee) on March 7 and noted that the Kiplings left the camp
on March 8.
On that day, Rudyard Kipling wrote the following in her
autograph book:
Rudyard Kipling
Deir-el-Bahri
March 8, 1913
...I came on the wreck of a palace--such as a King had
built."
I have enjoyed reading about his visit in "Egypt of the
Magicians".
I was wondering if someone could let me know if he was in the
habit of quoting from his poems or if this was something
special. Certainly the setting (archaeological site) was quite
appropriate for him writing a line from that particular poem.
I would appreciate any guidance you could offer.
All the best,
Frank
Frank Herron
38 Prospect Street
Winchester MA
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A Happy New Year to all (this is the first message this year)
Alastair Wilson
