Mummies in Nineteenth Century America : Ancient Egyptians as Artifacts Paperback / softback
by S.J. Wolfe, Robert Singerman
Paperback / softback
Description
This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America: how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived by the public and by archaeologists.
Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies as curiosities, commodities, and cultural lessons.
Numerous mummies which no longer exist are identified, and commentary on mummy coffins and a discussion of methods of public exhibition are included.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, 63 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
- Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
- Publication Date:28/10/2009
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- ISBN:9780786439416
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages, 63 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
- Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
- Publication Date:28/10/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780786439416