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

The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus V2: Facsimile Plates And Line For Line Hieroglyphic Transliteration is a book written by James Henry Breasted. It is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptian medical text known as the Edwin Smith Papyrus, which is one of the oldest surviving surgical treatises in the world. The book features high-quality facsimile plates of the original papyrus, as well as a detailed line-by-line hieroglyphic transliteration of the text. This allows readers to study the document in its original form and gain a deeper understanding of the medical practices of ancient Egypt. The book also includes an introduction by Breasted, which provides historical context and commentary on the significance of the papyrus. Overall, The Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus V2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or ancient Egyptian culture.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.