Preserving the Dead, the Art and Science of Embalming, by Eliab Myers and A. Johnson Dodge. 255 Pages. Softbound. With Preserving the Dead you get the best parts of two undertaking books. Learn the fascinating history of the preservation of dead bodies, and a great new skill to impress your friends with! It details the history of undertaking from the age of the Egyptians until the early 19th century and then continues on to describe and illustrate in great detail every aspect of the embalming process. Also included is a valuable section on funeral etiquette with such tips as: wear clean clothes to a funeral, and do not drink whiskey before the service. Even if you never get to try out your new talent, this book will provide hours of entertaining reading and is not likely to be found in any bookstore. UNAVAILABLE (BK-1179)