Mummies, Disease and Ancient Cultures

by Theodore A. Reyman

Mummies have been found on every continent. By examining these preserved humans, we can get profound insights into the lives, health, cultures, and deaths of individuals and populations long gone. This new edition of a classic reference offers fascinating reading for anyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, and the history of medicine. 128 photos.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Science, Archaeology, Historical, Medical, Health

340 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 1980

Reviews

[Patti McDermott · Rating 5 out of 5]

On my second reread. I also posess the very different original, less politically correct 1st edition.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

4/16/15 2.5

[Huguette Larochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow everything you want to know about Mummies is in this book,