A history of Egyptian mummies : and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians
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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, [2013]
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1108066836, 9781108066839
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Published
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, [2013]
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Book
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4 preliminary leaves, vii unnumbered pages-xxi, 264 pages, 1 leaf, XIII plates : illustrations ; 30 cm.
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English
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1108066836, 9781108066839

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"This edition first published in 1834. This digitally printed version 2013."--Title page verso.
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"This book reproduces the text of the original edition. The content and language reflect the beliefs, practices and terminology of the time, and have not been updated."--Title page verso.
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"The original edition of this book contains a number of colour plates, which have been reproduced in black and white. Colour versions of these images can be found online at www.cambridge.org/9781108066839" --Title page verso.
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"First published in 1834, this work was an important early contribution to the emerging field of Egyptology in Britain. It united the twin passions of its author, the noted surgeon and antiquarian Thomas Joseph Pettigrew (1791-1865), who made a name for himself by unrolling and autopsying mummies: his London home was the scene of well-attended parties during which he would impress his guests with such displays. In the present work, Pettigrew delves into the history, technique and ritual of mummification in a depth that had never been attempted before, notably extending the coverage beyond ancient Egypt to other societies and eras. Describing the beliefs that informed these practices, the work also addresses the Egyptians' worship and embalming of animals such as bulls, dogs and hawks. Based on numerous examinations and years of study, this work stood as a landmark in the scientific and historical understanding of these funerary rites."--Back cover.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Pettigrew, T. J. A history of Egyptian mummies: and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians . Cambridge University Press, [2013].

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph, 1791-1865. A History of Egyptian Mummies: And an Account of the Worship and Embalming of the Sacred Animals By the Egyptians. Cambridge University Press, [2013].

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph, 1791-1865. A History of Egyptian Mummies: And an Account of the Worship and Embalming of the Sacred Animals By the Egyptians Cambridge University Press, [2013].

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph. A History of Egyptian Mummies: And an Account of the Worship and Embalming of the Sacred Animals By the Egyptians Cambridge University Press, [2013],

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