Scarabs : $b An introduction to the study of Egyptian seals and signet rings

"Scarabs: An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings" by Percy E. Newberry is a deep investigation into the world of ancient Egyptian seals, primarily scarabs, from the perspective of the early 1900s. Serving as an informative guide, the book looks at the importance, past, and uses of these objects that were crucial to how old Egypt was run and how its society was set up. The study welcomes students and collectors with an interest in Egyptian relics and provides information into the skill and social importance surrounding these objects. The book starts with a preface where Newberry talks about the need for a full study of Egyptian seals, pointing out the past lack of a science-based way to deal with the subject since the one publication in 1895. He talks about his past and actions, showing his broad research while living near Thebes and going to antique stores often. Newberry underlines that the study of seals, mainly scarabs that are often very well kept, offers a lot of information into the history, social customs, and artistic changes of old Egypt, promising an examination that will grow the understanding of these small objects but also the broad context of Egyptian culture.