Peruvian Mummies And What They Teach: A Guide To Exhibits In The Peruvian Hall (1907)

By Charles W. Mead

Book Overview

Peruvian Mummies And What They Teach: A Guide To Exhibits In The Peruvian Hall (1907) by Charles Williams Mead is a comprehensive guide to the Peruvian Hall exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. The book explores the history and culture of the ancient Peruvian civilization, focusing on their practice of mummification. Mead provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various artifacts and mummies on display, as well as the techniques used by the Peruvians to preserve their dead. The book also delves into the religious beliefs and rituals of the Peruvians, shedding light on their unique worldview and way of life. Overall, Peruvian Mummies And What They Teach serves as a fascinating introduction to the ancient Peruvian civilization and their customs, making it an essential read for anyone interested in archaeology, anthropology, or ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104149192
• ISBN13: 9781104149192
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"