Discover the grisly process of mummification, from embalming and stuffing the corpse to preparing a home for eternity. This title explores the quirky side of a journey to the afterlife, looking at the myth and the science surrounding Egyptian burial practices. Full of fascinating lists, creepy stories and bizarre trivia, this title is sure to educate as well as entertain. Gold, guts and gods: what a way to go! Fact boxes, a full glossary, map of Ancient Egypt and index make the book both fun and informative. The text is enlivened with black and white line drawings and full-colour endpapers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Salariya Book Company Ltd
ISBN-13
9781909645080
eBay Product ID (ePID)
190302093
Product Key Features
Author
Jim Pipe
Publication Name
Ancient Egyptian Mummies: a Very Peculiar History
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
152mm
Item Width
101mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jim Pipe
Series Title
Very Peculiar History
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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