The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt by G. A. Henty
"The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Thotmes III and follows the experiences of Amuba, the young prince of the Rebu people, as he grapples with the loss of his father, the king, and the fate of his nation after a devastating defeat by theEgyptians. Through his journey, themes of bravery, resilience, and the struggle for identity emerge as Amuba and his companion Jethro navigate their new lives as captives in a foreign land. At the start of this tale, the scene is set with vivid descriptions of the Rebu city and its impending war against the powerful Egyptian army. As the king prepares his troops and his son Amuba stands eagerly at his side, the atmosphere is filled with tension and anticipation. The narrative quickly escalates into chaos as the battle unfolds, resulting in the loss of Amuba’s father and their city to the Egyptians, leading to the subsequent capture of the Rebu people. This opening portion not only establishes a rich historical backdrop but also introduces the courageous spirit of the characters, particularly Amuba, as they face tragic circumstances with determination and a glimmer of hope for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Illustrator | Weguelin, J. R. (John Reinhard), 1849-1927 |
| Title | The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cat_of_Bubastes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29756 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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