Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets: An Ancient Egyptian Herbal

About the Book
Revised edition. A reconstructed herbal of 95 species of plants and trees known to be used before, during and after the pharaonic period in Egypt. The author, a skilled Egyptologist, draws on classical and other texts, and explains the special properties of each plant, quoting authentic recipes for cosmetics and remedies. This updated edition includes an extended section on perfume, which draws on the latest research into the ingredients and uses of Egyptian scents.

About the Author
Dr. Lise Manniche, a leading Egyptologist, is the author of many books, including City of the Dead and Music and Musicians in Ancient Egypt. She also regularly broadcasts on television programmes such as Gardener's World.

Click here to buy Dr. Lise Manniche's An Ancient Egyptian Herbal

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