Papyrus : the plant that changed the world-- from ancient Egypt to today's water wars / John Gaudet.
Offers an examination of the papyrus plant, looking at the important role it played in ancient Egyptian culture as a source of paper, as well as its unique properties that could help combat ecological and social problems in the modern world.
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Pegasus Books,
©2014.
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| Edition: | First Pegasus Books cloth edition. |
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| Physical Description: | xix, 300 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Format: | Book |
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