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LoC No.: 08008272

Uniform Title: Histoire des embaumements. English

Title: History of Embalming
and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology, and Natural History; Including an Account of a New Process for Embalming

Note: Translation of: Histoire des embaumements

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Summary: "History of Embalming" by J.-N. Gannal is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the complex practices and historical evolution of embalming throughout various cultures, particularly focusing on the Egyptian and Guanche methods. Additionally, it shares insights into a new embalming process developed by the author, highlighting its significance to the fields of anatomy and natural history. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of embalming practices beginning with the author's preface and introduction. It introduces the motivations behind embalming, from the preservation of the dead due to religious beliefs to the respect for loved ones. Gannal discusses historical perspectives on the origin of these practices, citing various authors and philosophers—including Herodotus and Diodorus Sicculus—who have contributed to the understanding of the art of embalming. The author outlines his goals for the work, which include providing a comprehensive history of embalming methods while introducing his innovative processes to improve preservation techniques, thus catering to both the professional and general reader's interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gannal, J.-N. (Jean-Nicolas), 1791-1852

Translator: Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843

EBook No.: 48078

Published: Jan 25, 2015

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Embalming -- History

Subject: Anatomical specimens -- Collection and preservation

Subject: Mummies

LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 08008272

Uniform Title: Histoire des embaumements. English

Title: History of Embalming
and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology, and Natural History; Including an Account of a New Process for Embalming

Note: Translation of: Histoire des embaumements

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Thiers Halliwell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "History of Embalming" by J.-N. Gannal is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work explores the complex practices and historical evolution of embalming throughout various cultures, particularly focusing on the Egyptian and Guanche methods. Additionally, it shares insights into a new embalming process developed by the author, highlighting its significance to the fields of anatomy and natural history. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of embalming practices beginning with the author's preface and introduction. It introduces the motivations behind embalming, from the preservation of the dead due to religious beliefs to the respect for loved ones. Gannal discusses historical perspectives on the origin of these practices, citing various authors and philosophers—including Herodotus and Diodorus Sicculus—who have contributed to the understanding of the art of embalming. The author outlines his goals for the work, which include providing a comprehensive history of embalming methods while introducing his innovative processes to improve preservation techniques, thus catering to both the professional and general reader's interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gannal, J.-N. (Jean-Nicolas), 1791-1852

Translator: Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843

EBook No.: 48078

Published: Jan 25, 2015

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Embalming -- History

Subject: Anatomical specimens -- Collection and preservation

Subject: Mummies

LoCC: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.