Mummies in nineteenth century america: ancient egyptians as artifacts
Auteur :
Wolfe, S.J. / Singerman, Robert
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786439416
Date de publication :
28 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
390 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre - 1900 America - how they got here, what happened to them afterwards, and how they were perceived by the public and archaeologists. This book reveals the progression of American interest in mummies as curiosities, commodities, and cultural lessons.