The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, V2: Facsimile Plates and Line for Line Hieroglyphic Transliteration - Hardcover

by James Henry Breasted (Author)

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, Volume 2 is a scholarly work by James Henry Breasted, which presents a facsimile of the ancient Egyptian medical text known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus. This volume includes a detailed reproduction of the papyrus plates, as well as a line-by-line transliteration of the hieroglyphic text. The Edwin Smith Papyrus is one of the oldest known medical texts in the world, dating back to the 16th century BCE. It contains descriptions of various medical conditions and their treatments, including surgical procedures, and is considered a valuable resource for the study of ancient Egyptian medicine. Breasted's work provides a comprehensive overview of the papyrus, its history, and its significance, making it an important resource for scholars and researchers in the fields of Egyptology, medicine, and ancient history.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.