Project Gutenberg 2009-02-04 Public domain in the USA. 922 Yaggy, L. W. (Levi W.) Yaggy, Levi W. Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis) 1844 Haines, Thomas Louis Museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life Produced by Jeannie Howse, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net " museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life" by L. W. Yaggy and T. L. Haines is a detailed account of life in ancient civilizations, specifically focusing on the cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Italy, and is likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to condense complex historical and archaeological findings into an accessible format for the average reader, providing insights into the daily life, customs, and socio-political structures of ancient societies through various facets like their architecture, arts, and spiritual practices. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a rich exploration of ancient life, beginning with a preface that discusses the importance of understanding the roots of modern civilization linked to ancient societies. It points out the significance of archaeological discoveries, particularly those from Pompeii, which have revealed stunning details about urban life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This introduction emphasizes a commitment to presenting factual observations while fostering curiosity among readers about ancient civilizations, and it outlines a structured approach to discussing key themes, from the domestic arrangements in homes to the broader context of cultural and historical developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Civilization, Ancient Classical antiquities D Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1955011 2025-08-11T12:22:07.273008 text/html 1939875 2009-02-04T07:04:26 text/html 18466320 2025-08-11T12:22:56.301792 application/epub+zip 18413700 2025-08-11T12:22:20.349985 application/epub+zip 824088 2025-08-11T12:22:13.834027 application/epub+zip 19019358 2025-08-11T12:23:18.792713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 18858523 2025-08-11T12:22:43.014891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1247055 2022-09-13T06:14:57.989243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1720819 2025-08-11T12:22:03.074057 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1720216 2009-02-04T07:04:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1720253 2009-02-04T07:05:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1720669 2009-02-04T07:05:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22176 2025-08-11T12:23:19.186695 application/rdf+xml 22512 2025-08-11T12:22:14.499946 image/jpeg 4658 2025-08-11T12:22:14.179969 image/jpeg 638349 2009-02-04T07:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 638032 2009-02-04T07:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 18685524 2009-02-04T07:05:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 637909 2009-02-04T07:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 19037871 2025-08-11T12:22:08.024002 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog