Sumerian and Assyrian Herbals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169166141)

Sumerian and Assyrian Herbals is a comprehensive book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an English Egyptologist and philologist. The book explores the ancient herbal practices of the Sumerian and Assyrian civilizations, which date back to 3000 BCE. It provides a detailed account of the various herbs and plants used in these civilizations for medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary purposes. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Sumerian herbals, and the second part focuses on Assyrian herbals. Each section begins with an introduction to the civilization and its herbal practices. The author then delves into the specific herbs and plants used, providing their names in the original language, their descriptions, and their uses. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the plants and herbs, as well as translations of ancient texts that reference them. The author has also included a glossary of terms, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with the ancient languages. Overall, Sumerian and Assyrian Herbals is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of herbal medicine and ancient civilizations. It provides a fascinating insight into the practices and beliefs of these civilizations, and how they used natural remedies to heal and enhance their lives.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596001.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. A. Wallis Budge
ISBN-10: 1169166148
ISBN-13: 9781169166141
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d