The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover

Henty, G. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486423638 ISBN 13: 9780486423630

Publisher: Dover Children's, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Synopsis:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Children's
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0486423638
• ISBN 13: 9780486423630
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320