The Cat of Bubastes
Young adult novel | |
| Publisher | Blackie and Son Ltd., London |
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Publication date | 3 September 1888 but dated 1889 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 352 pp |
The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt is an 1889
Setting
The novel takes place in the Middle East, particularly in
Plot
After his father, the king of the Rebu, is killed in battle with the Egyptian army and the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. The lads become involved in a mystery as they begin to uncover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood. However, before they are able to prevent it, they are forced to flee for their lives when they accidentally cause the death of the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals in Egypt. With Jethro as their guide and protector, the boys make plans to escape from Egyptian territory and return to Amuba's homeland.
Reception
Comparing the book to Henty's The Lion of St. Mark, the Bristol Mercury said, "Mr. Henty's characteristic style is seen to even better advantage. His picture of the life of the Egyptian people is the feature of the book, and forms a picturesque setting to a most fascinating tale."[2]
References
- The London Standard. 13 December 1888. p. 2. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Our Library Table". Bristol Mercury. 30 November 1888. p. 3. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
External links
Text on Project Gutenberg * [1].
The Cat of Bubastes public domain audiobook at LibriVox
