Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones


Book Description

This book seeks to identify and describe all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, and to give an account of their sources in so far as they are known. The various uses of the stones are described, as well as the technologies employed to extract, transport, carve, and thermally treat them.




National Union Catalog


Book Description

Includes entries for maps and atlases










Bibliographie Des Publications Éditées Par L'Unesco Ou Ses Auspices


Book Description

UNESCO pub. Bibliography of publications issued by UNESCO or under its auspices during the years 1946 to 1971 on philosophy, religion, the social sciences, science, technology, the fine arts, linguistics, literature, geography, history, biography, etc.







Arid Zone


Book Description

"Newsletter about Unesco's programme on scientific research relating to natural resources, particularly in arid zones." (varies).