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Egyptian Mummies, A Very Peculiar History: With Added Mushy Bits

By Jim Pipe

Book information

Publisher
The Salariya Book Company
Year
2012
ISBN
9781908177988
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
834 kB (854315 bytes)
Series
A Very Peculiar History
Edition
1
Pages
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Time added
2023-01-11 09:42:46
History; Nonfiction; HIS000000

Description

You can't take it with you - or can you? 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 Ancient Egyptian burial practices, and the lives of the Gods that inspired them. Full of fascinating lists, creepy stories and bizarre trivia, this title is sure to educate as well as entertain, and it includes fact boxes, a full glossary and a map of Ancient Egypt. Gold, guts and gods: what a way to go!

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