The Mummy Congress

The Mummy Congress
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Publisher : Hachette UK
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-13 : 9780786871865
ISBN-10 : 0786871865
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Book Synopsis The Mummy Congress by : Heather Pringle

Download or read book The Mummy Congress written by Heather Pringle and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mummies, experts, and breaking science revealed in journalist Pringle's fascinating dive into a little-known arena of human studies. Perhaps the most eccentric of all scientific meetings, the World Congress on Mummy Studies brings together mummy experts from all over the globe and airs their latest findings. Who are these scientists, and what draws them to this morbid yet captivating field? The Mummy Congress, written by acclaimed science journalist Heather Pringle, examines not just the world of mummies, but also the people obsessed with them.


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