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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui

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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui

Unearth the mysteries of the Mawangdui tombs and take a sneak peek at life in Han dynasty China!

This middle-grade chapter book unearths one of Chinaâ€™s top archaeological finds of the last century. Miniature servants, mysterious silk paintings, scrolls of long-lost secrets, and the best preserved mummy in the world (the body of Lady Dai) are just some of the artifacts that shed light upon life in China 2200 years ago. Illustrations include archival photographs as well as gorgeously rendered illustrations of Lady Dai's life.Â

Back matter includes historical notes on the Qin and Han Dynasties, a time line, glossary, authorâ€™s note, bibliography, quotation sources, and an index.
Country USA
Brand Charlesbridge
Manufacturer Charlesbridge
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Colour Throughout
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-04-08
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781580893701

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