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 presents facsimile plates and a line-for-line hieroglyphic transliteration of the ancient Egyptian medical text known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus. This papyrus is one of the oldest and most important surviving medical documents from ancient Egypt, dating back to around 1600 BCE. It contains detailed descriptions of surgical procedures, diagnoses, and treatments for a variety of injuries and illnesses, including fractures, dislocations, and wounds. The book is authored by James Henry Breasted, a renowned Egyptologist and historian who was instrumental in the study and preservation of ancient Egyptian texts. The facsimile plates in the book provide a faithful reproduction of the original papyrus, while the hieroglyphic transliteration offers a detailed analysis of the text and its meaning. This book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in ancient Egyptian medicine, as well as anyone interested in the history of medicine and surgery.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: 116298449X
• ISBN13: 9781162984490
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"