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Author Gaudet, John J., author.

Title Papyrus : the plant that changed the world, from ancient Egypt to today's water wars / John Gaudet.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Pegasus Books, 2014.

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  584.84 GAUDET    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  584.84 GAUDET    Check Shelf
 Colchester, Cragin Memorial Library - Adult Department  584.84 GAUDET, JOHN    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  584.84 GAUDET    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  584.84 G23    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  584.84 GAUDET    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  584.84 GAUDET    Check Shelf
Edition First Pegasus Books cloth edition.
Description xix, 300 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-294) and index.
Contents Ancient Egypt and papyrus, the eternal marriage -- Ancient heritage -- When swamps are more than just wet places -- Papyrus swamps, the last frontier.
Summary 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.
Subject Papyrus (The plant)
Papyrus swamps.
Swamp ecology.
Manuscripts (Papyri) -- History.
ISBN 9781605985664: $28.95
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