G. A. Henty

Broschiertes Buch

The Cat of Bubastes

Beschreibung

"The Cat of Bubastes" by G.A. Henty is a historical adventure novel set in ancient Egypt. The story revolves around the young prince Amuba, who is taken captive and brought to Thebes. He becomes a servant to Chebron, the son of Ameres, the high priest of Osiris. As they navigate their new lives in Egypt, they stumble upon a mysterious conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood and accidentally cause the death of the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, a sacred animal in Egypt. They are forced to flee for their lives and embark on a perilous journey to escape Egyptian territory and return to Amuba's homeland. The novel provides readers with a glimpse into ancient Egyptian society while highlighting themes of loyalty, bravery, and perseverance. Henty's detailed research and vivid storytelling transport readers to the intriguing world of ancient Egypt.

Autor

G.A. Henty was a prolific English novelist born on 8 December 1832 near Cambridge. In his childhood facing the health issues, he was almost confined to bed so, he developed a good hobby of reading books. For his education he joined Westminster School London and Cambridge University. He had good interest in sports also. In 1853, Crimea war broke out, by the time he decided to join the British army and he went Crimea as war correspondent. After the Crimean War he resigned the army and began article writing for standard newspaper. As a special correspondent, he covered, Austro- Italian war, British Punitive Expedition Abyssinia, the Prussian War, Turco- Serbian War and Opening of the Suez Canal. Throughout his life he supports British Empire. He wrote his first children's book, Out On The Pampas in 1868. With children's book, he wrote fiction, non-fiction novel and short stories but he is best historical adventurous story writer. He was died in 1902. His notable works include-The March of Magdala, The Bravest of the Brave, In the Reign of Terror, The Dragon and The Raven, For the Temple, Under Drake's Flag and In Freedoms Cause, At Agincourt etc.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 480g
• ISBN-13: 9789358040555
• ISBN-10: 9358040556
• Artikelnr.: 68563911