The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus V2: Facsimile Plates And Line For Line Hieroglyphic Transliteration

by James Henry Breasted

Book Overview

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus V2 is a book that contains facsimile plates and line for line hieroglyphic transliteration of the ancient Egyptian medical text known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus. This book is the second volume of a two-volume set, with the first volume containing the English translation of the text. The Edwin Smith Papyrus is one of the oldest known medical texts in the world, dating back to the 16th century BCE. It is a collection of surgical case studies and treatments, covering topics such as wounds, fractures, and tumors. The facsimile plates in this book provide a visual representation of the original papyrus, while the line for line hieroglyphic transliteration allows readers to study the text in its original form. The book was written by James Henry Breasted, an American Egyptologist who was instrumental in the development of the field of Egyptology in the United States.In Two Volumes.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: 1428662375
• ISBN13: 9781428662377
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"