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The Cat of Bubastes

A Tale of Ancient Egypt

The Cat of Bubastes( )
Author: Henty, G. A.
ISBN:978-1-4923-2041-8
Publication Date:Oct 2013
Publisher:CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $8.25
Book Description:

Amuba is the young prince of the Rebu nation, but his life takes a turn for the worse when he is captured in battle. Enslaved by the Egyptians, Amuba is soon drawn into adventure and danger when his new master unintentionally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes, and must flee for his life. Set in ancient Egypt during the time of Moses, (who appears in the story,) G.A. Henty's novel is abundant with historic detail and exciting action.

Book Details
Pages:256
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 0.58 Inches
Book Weight:0.99 Pounds
Author Biography
Henty, George Alfred (Author)
G. A.Henty was born in 1832 and was filled with exciting adventure. He received his education at Westminster School, and he attended Cambridge University. Along with a rigorous course of study, Henty participated in boxing, wrestling, and rowing.

The strenuous study and participation in sports prepared Henty to join the British army in Crimea, as a war correspondent witnessing Garbaldi fight in Italy. He was also present in Paris during the Franco-Prussian war, in Spain with the Carlists, at the opening of the Suez Canal, touring India with the Prince of Wales as well as a trip to the California gold fields.

Henty wrote approximately 144 books, plus stories for magazines and was dubbed as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian."

G. A. Henty died in 1902.

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