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Ancient Egypt - A Very Peculiar History: The Art of Embalming - Mummy, Myth and Magic (Cherished Library)
Ancient Egypt A Very Peculiar History The Art of Embalming Mummy Myth and Magic - Cherished Library Author:Jim Pipe 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 Egyptian burial practices. Full of fascinating lists, creepy stories and... more » 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, whilst being easy to use. The text is enlivened with black-and-white line drawings, and there is a full-colour frontispiece.« less