Papyrus

By John Gaudet, John J. Gaudet

Subjects: Swamp ecology, Ecology, Civilization, Cyperaceae, Papermaking, Papyrus swamps, Manuscripts (Papyri), History, Papyrus (The plant)

Description: Offers an examination of the papyrus plant, looking at the important role it played in ancient Egyptian culture as a source of paper, as well as its unique properties that could help combat ecological and social problems in the modern world.