The Cat of Bubastes; A Tale of Ancient Egypt
The Cat of Bubastes; A Tale of Ancient Egypt
By G. A. Henty
27 Aug, 2019
The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt (1889) is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people, then is made a fugitive when his mas
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The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt (1889) is a historical novel for young people by British author G.A. Henty. It is the story of a young prince who becomes a slave when the Egyptians conquer his people, then is made a fugitive when his master accidentally kills a sacred cat. The book was illustrated by John Reinhard Weguelin, a notable Victorian painter. The novel takes place in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt, on or around 1250 B.C. Less