{"product_id":"the-cat-of-bubastes-a-tale-of-ancient-egypt","title":"The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOriginally published: London: Blackie \u0026amp; Son, 1888.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChebron, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henty, G A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2002-10-22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Historical \/ Ancient Civilizations|Juvenile Fiction \/ Action \u0026amp; Adventure|Juvenile Fiction \/ Animals \/ Cats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Adventure and adventurers|History|Egypt|To 332 B.C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486423630\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780486423630\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372233879833,"sku":"SP-9780486423630","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780486423630_spiral.png?v=1778439860","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-cat-of-bubastes-a-tale-of-ancient-egypt","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}