The mummy congress: science, obsession, and the everlasting dead
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Published:
New York : Hyperion, ©2001.
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Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
368 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
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A study of the mysteries of mummies explores the world of the scientists who devote their own lives to the study of them and examines how mummies have been used, venerated, worshiped, collected, and studied over the course of nearly seven thousand years.
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Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
393.3 PRINGLE
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780786884636, 0786884630
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-352) and index.
Description
A study of the mysteries of mummies explores the world of the scientists who devote their own lives to the study of them and examines how mummies have been used, venerated, worshiped, collected, and studied over the course of nearly seven thousand years.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Pringle, H. (2001). The mummy congress: science, obsession, and the everlasting dead. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pringle, Heather, 1952-. 2001. The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pringle, Heather, 1952-, The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead. Hyperion, 2001.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pringle, Heather. The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead. Hyperion, 2001.
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