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- Book Title
- A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits: The Amazing Journey of Ankh-Hap
- Publication Date
- 2024-03-21
- Publication Year
- 2024
- ISBN
- 9780197694046
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0197694047
ISBN-13
9780197694046
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7062522930
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mystery from the Mummy-Pits : the Amazing Journey of Ankh-Hap
Publication Year
2024
Subject
Africa / General, Ancient / Egypt
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
5.8 in
Item Width
8.4 in
Additional Product Features
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Scholarly & Professional
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2023-033832
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23
Reviews
"Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction "Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society." -- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology "There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- Ronald H. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy, "Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction"Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society." -- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology"There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- Ronald H. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy"Frank Holt's very readable account of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy appropriated in the 19th century from a tomb in Egypt, is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the study of ancient Egyptian mummified remains... Offers readers a rare glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history, and provides a salutary example of what many mummies endured at that time." -- The Past"This is a delightful book." -- CHOICE, "Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction"Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society." -- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology"There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- Ronald H. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy, "Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction"Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society." -- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology"There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- Ronald H. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy"Frank Holt's very readable account of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy appropriated in the 19th century from a tomb in Egypt, is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the study of ancient Egyptian mummified remains... Offers readers a rare glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history, and provides a salutary example of what many mummies endured at that time." -- The Past"This is a delightful book." -- CHOICE"This is a delightful book." -- Choice, "Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction"Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society." -- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology"There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- Ronald H. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy"Frank Holt's very readable account of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy appropriated in the 19th century from a tomb in Egypt, is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the study of ancient Egyptian mummified remains... Offers readers a rare glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history, and provides a salutary example of what many mummies endured at that time." -- The Past, "Holt's story of his work on Ankh-Hap is very personal and intimate, eminently readable and lively, and brings Ankh-Hap to life. It emphasizes the importance of studying mummies in order that the dead may live again and be remembered, connecting us to our shared past and humanity." -- Salima Ikram, Author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction"Prior to the modern era of relatively responsible archaeology, the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries often revealed a fascination with the seedier side of Egyptomania. This resulted in the tragic mistreatment of ancient Egyptian human remains to serve a wide range of commercial agendas. In this engaging and readable account, Frank L. Holt provides some much needed context for this era with a story that cuts across multiple layers of American society."-- Peter Der Manuelian, Author of Walking Among Pharaohs: George Reisner and the Dawn of Modern Egyptology"There are many books about mummies, but Frank L. Holt's is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the subject. Based on several decades of detective research, it tells the story of the Ankh-Hap mummy: from its origin to its departure from the mummy pits of late nineteenth-century Egypt to its permanent home in the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Along the way, readers are treated to the bonus of a concise history of mummy-mania." -- RonaldH. Fritze, Author of Egyptomania: A History of Fascination, Obsession, and Fantasy"Frank Holt's very readable account of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy appropriated in the 19th century from a tomb in Egypt, is a unique, informative, and fascinating contribution to the study of ancient Egyptian mummified remains... Offers readers a rare glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history, and provides a salutary example of what many mummies endured at that time." -- The Past"This is a delightful book." -- CHOICE"This is a delightful book." -- Choice
TitleLeading
A
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
393.3
Table Of Content
Preface Chapter 1. The Mystery Begins Chapter 2. A Life and Death in Egypt Chapter 3. Coming to America Chapter 4. Mummies of the Imagination Chapter 5. The Mummy-Pits of Egypt Chapter 6. A Relic in the Restroom Appendix 1. Houston Mummy Research Program Volunteers Appendix 2. Henry Ward's Peruvian Mummies Glossary Select Bibliography Index
Synopsis
This book recounts the eventful life of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from infamous mummy-pits of Egypt. In piecing together Ankh-Hap's story, including details of his life in Egypt and the journey his mummy took to and through America, A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits provides a fascinating glimpse into a dark chapter of mummy history., As the world recently commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, our fascination with the pharaoh begs for a balanced view. Most Egyptian tombs are not royal; most were never carefully cleared and documented; most have not had their occupants treated with respect or returned to their sepulchers; and most recovered mummies have not escaped the modern trafficking in ancient bodies and body parts. The story of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from the infamous mummy-pits of Egypt, provides a salutary example of what most mummies have endured.Like a detective, Frank Holt makes use of a robust combination of scientific tools and archival research to tell the story of Ankh-Hap's life, death, and his mummified remains, which ended up in the back of an American college classroom. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits, takes the reader into a forgotten world of mummy trafficking by an American entrepreneur named Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906). In Rochester, N.Y., his company's shelves were stocked with mummies, coffins, and even ancient body parts such as mummies' heads ($10 each), legs ($4 each), and arms ($5 each). Customers could piece together their own "Frankenmummy" with authentic wrappings and amulets sold separately. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits contextualizes this fascinating information by surveying the history of similar mummies from antiquity to the twentieth century, moving from ancient tomb robbers and medieval apothecaries to modern dime museums, traveling shows, pulp fiction, films, and pop culture. The book offers readers a new glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history., As the world recently commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, our fascination with the pharaoh begs for a balanced view. Most Egyptian tombs are not royal; most were never carefully cleared and documented; most have not had their occupants treated with respect or returned to their sepulchers; and most recovered mummies have not escaped the modern trafficking in ancient bodies and body parts. The story of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from the infamous mummy-pits of Egypt, provides a salutary example of what most mummies have endured.Like a detective, Frank Holt makes use of a robust combination of scientific tools and archival research to tell the story of Ankh-Hap's life, death, and his mummified remains, which ended up in the back of an American college classroom. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits takes the reader into a forgotten world of mummy trafficking by an American entrepreneur named Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906). In Rochester, N.Y., his company's shelves were stocked with mummies, coffins, and even ancient body parts such as mummies' heads ($10 each), legs ($4 each), and arms ($5 each). Customers could piece together their own "Frankenmummy" with authentic wrappings and amulets sold separately. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits contextualizes this fascinating information by surveying the history of similar mummies from antiquity to the twentieth century, moving from ancient tomb robbers and medieval apothecaries to modern dime museums, traveling shows, pulp fiction, films, and pop culture. The book offers readers a new glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history., As the world recently commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, our fascination with the pharaoh begs for a balanced view. Most Egyptian tombs are not royal; most were never carefully cleared and documented; most have not had their occupants treated with respect or returned to their sepulchers; and most recovered mummies have not escaped the modern trafficking in ancient bodies and body parts. The story of Ankh-Hap, a Ptolemaic-era mummy seized in the nineteenth century from the infamous mummy-pits of Egypt, provides a salutary example of what most mummies have endured. Like a detective, Frank Holt makes use of a robust combination of scientific tools and archival research to tell the story of Ankh-Hap's life, death, and his mummified remains, which ended up in the back of an American college classroom. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits takes the reader into a forgotten world of mummy trafficking by an American entrepreneur named Henry Augustus Ward (1834-1906). In Rochester, N.Y., his company's shelves were stocked with mummies, coffins, and even ancient body parts such as mummies' heads ($10 each), legs ($4 each), and arms ($5 each). Customers could piece together their own "Frankenmummy" with authentic wrappings and amulets sold separately. A Mystery from the Mummy-Pits contextualizes this fascinating information by surveying the history of similar mummies from antiquity to the twentieth century, moving from ancient tomb robbers and medieval apothecaries to modern dime museums, traveling shows, pulp fiction, films, and pop culture. The book offers readers a new glimpse inside a dark chapter of mummy history.
LC Classification Number
DT62.M7H65 2024
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