Papyrus : the plant that changed the world, from ancient egypt to today's water war /

Papyrus : the plant that changed the world, from ancient egypt to today's water war /

Offers an examination of the papyrus plant, looking at the important role it played in ancient Egyptian culture as a source of paper, as well as its unique properties that could help combat ecological and social problems in the modern world.

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Main Author: Gaudet, John J (Author)

Format: Book

Language: English

Edition: First edition.

Subjects:

Cyperaceae.
Papyrus (The plant)
Papyrus swamps.

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Call Number: QK495 .C997 G38

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Summary:Offers an examination of the papyrus plant, looking at the important role it played in ancient Egyptian culture as a source of paper, as well as its unique properties that could help combat ecological and social problems in the modern world.
Physical Description:xix, 300 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-294) and index.
ISBN:9781605985664