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100 1 _aYaggy, L. W.
_q(Levi W.)
245 1 0 _aMuseum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-04
508 _aProduced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a" museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life" by L. W. Yaggy and T. L. Haines is a detailed account of life in ancient civilizations, specifically focusing on the cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Italy, and is likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to condense complex historical and archaeological findings into an accessible format for the average reader, providing insights into the daily life, customs, and socio-political structures of ancient societies through various facets like their architecture, arts, and spiritual practices. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a rich exploration of ancient life, beginning with a preface that discusses the importance of understanding the roots of modern civilization linked to ancient societies. It points out the significance of archaeological discoveries, particularly those from Pompeii, which have revealed stunning details about urban life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This introduction emphasizes a commitment to presenting factual observations while fostering curiosity among readers about ancient civilizations, and it outlines a structured approach to discussing key themes, from the domestic arrangements in homes to the broader context of cultural and historical developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCivilization, Ancient
653 _aClassical antiquities
700 1 _aHaines, T. L.
_q(Thomas Louis),
_d1844-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27988
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