The Mummy Congress Science, Obsession and the Everlasting Dead |
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| Author:
| Pringle, Heather |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84115-112-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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| Imprint: | Fourth Estate |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $26.99 |
Book Description:
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Throughout history, from the Ancient Egyptians to medieval saints and the remains of figures like Eva Peron and Lenin, mummies have held a powerful place in our collective imagination. THE MUMMY CONGRESS is a riveting survey of the history, science and popular culture of mummies and of man's ancient quest for immortality.
Throughout history, from the Ancient Egyptians to medieval saints and the remains of figures like Eva Peron and Lenin, mummies have held a powerful place in our collective imagination. THE MUMMY CONGRESS is a riveting survey of the history, science and popular culture of mummies and of man's ancient quest for immortality.