This book is a captivating and detailed account of the Bohemian Club's acquisition of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy in 1914. The text provides a rich tapestry of the event, including speeches given at the presentation ceremony and historical context on the significance of mummification in ancient Egypt. The author examines the club's fascination with ancient Egypt and the enduring allure of the mummy as a symbol of both life and death. Through the lens of this remarkable artifact, the book explores themes of cultural preservation, the enduring human fascination with the afterlife, and the power of ritual to connect us to our past. The book concludes by reflecting on the mummy's significance as a reminder of our own mortality and the importance of cherishing life while we have it.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and detailed account of the Bohemian Club's acquisition of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy in 1914. The text provides a rich tapestry of the event, including speeches given at the presentation ceremony and historical context on the significance of mummification in ancient Egypt. The author examines the club's fascination with ancient Egypt and the enduring allure of the mummy as a symbol of both life and death. Through the lens of this remarkable artifact, the book explores themes of cultural preservation, the enduring human fascination with the afterlife, and the power of ritual to connect us to our past. The book concludes by reflecting on the mummy's significance as a reminder of our own mortality and the importance of cherishing life while we have it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333490102_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333490102
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333490102
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)