The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G.A. Henty (English) Paperback B

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In 1250 B.C. the teenaged son of the Egyptian high priest sets off a series of harrowing events when he accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes and, accompanied by his sister and two foreign slaves, embarks on a dangerous journey to find safe havenbeyond the borders of Egypt.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Chebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Forced to flee for their safety, the boys and their companions begin a long and dangerous journey. A thrilling adventure story, this is also a tale packed with historical facts. Among other fascinating details, young readers learn about the Egyptian religion and geography, how the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were prepared for burial. A captivating book that accurately describes life in a once magnificent civilization, this volume will especially appeal to youngsters fascinated by the life and customs of ancient Egypt.

Author Biography

A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical times.

Long Description

A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians were prepared for burial.

Details ISBN0486423638 Author Henty G.a. Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 0486423638 ISBN-13 9780486423630 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781887159609 Short Title CAT OF BUBASTES Residence ENK Birth 1832 Death 1902 Subtitle A Tale of Ancient Egypt DOI 10.1604/9780486423630 UK Release Date 2003-03-28 AU Release Date 2003-03-28 NZ Release Date 2003-03-28 US Release Date 2003-03-28 Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Series Dover Children's Classics Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-03-28 Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint Dover Children's We've got this

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