Earthly Remains - The History and Science of Preserved Human bodies by Andrew T. Chamberlain & Mike Parker Pearson
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From ancient Egyptian mummies to twentieth-century politicians, the preserved remains of other human beings holds a special fascination for the living. Earthly Remains explores the history and science behind such phenomena as:
- The bodies of Abraham Lincoln, Lenin, Eva Peron and other famous politicians
- Bog bodies, including the famous Lindow Man - how and why did they meet their fate ?
- Mummies and ancient Egypt and even earlier examples from south America
- Frozen corpses, such as the 5000-year-old Tyrolean ice man
- Bodies preserved in outline form, including those of Pompeii and Sutton Hoo
- Cryonics, embalming and other modern preservation techniques
Hard back, 100 black & white photos and 12 colour illustrations. ISBN 0-7141-2755-8