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The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt

Henty, G. a.

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AnimalsGeneral Juvenile FictionHistory

ISBN10: 1428603824
ISBN13: 9781428603820
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt is a historical fiction novel written by G.A. Henty. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and follows the adventures of a young prince named Amuba who is captured by the invading army of the Assyrian king, Ashur-nazir-pal. Along with his faithful servant Jethro, Amuba is taken as a slave to the city of Thebes, where he is sold to a high priest of the temple of Osiris. Amuba soon befriends a young Egyptian named Chebron, who is also a slave in the temple. Together, they discover a hidden chamber in the temple where they find a sacred cat, which they believe to be the incarnation of the goddess Bast. When the cat is accidentally killed, the boys fear for their lives, as the punishment for killing a sacred animal is death. The story follows the boys as they flee from the temple and embark on a dangerous journey across Egypt, pursued by the high priest and his soldiers. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a kind-hearted trader named Ameres and his daughter, Mysa. The Cat of Bubastes is a thrilling adventure story that also provides a detailed and fascinating glimpse into the culture and customs of ancient Egypt. The book is well-researched and includes many historical details, such as descriptions of Egyptian religious practices, the construction of the pyramids, and the role of slaves in Egyptian society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, adventure, or just a great story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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