The encyclopedia of mummies
Brier, Bob2004
Book
Covering Egyptian, Chinese, Italian, Peruvian and Native American mummies, this A-Z compendium decribes some of the most famous mummies, such as Tutankhamen, the Ice Man of the Alps and Eva Peron. The author documents ancient embalming methods used thousands of years ago, right up to cryogenic freezing today.
Main title:
The encyclopedia of mummies / Bob Brier.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2004.
Collation:
vii, 248 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: U.S.: Checkmark, 1998.Includes index.Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-237).Filmography: (p. 199).
ISBN:
9780750936507 (pbk)
Dewey class:
393.3
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1170730