The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, V1: Hieroglyphic Transliteration, Translation and Commentary – hinnat ja saatavuus

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, V1: Hieroglyphic Transliteration, Translation And Commentary is a book written by James Henry Breasted. This book is a comprehensive study of the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, which is an ancient Egyptian medical text. The papyrus is named after Edwin Smith, an American collector who purchased it in the 1860s. The text is believed to date back to the 16th century BC and is one of the oldest known medical texts in existence. The book contains a complete hieroglyphic transliteration of the papyrus, along with an English translation and detailed commentary. The commentary provides historical and cultural context for the text, as well as explanations of the medical procedures and treatments described in the papyrus. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the papyrus itself. Overall, The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, V1: Hieroglyphic Transliteration, Translation And Commentary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian medicine or the history of medicine in general. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices of an ancient civilization and sheds light on the development of medical knowledge and techniques over time. This is a new release of the original 1930 edition. 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.