The Cat of Bubastes, with eBook, G. A. Henty
The Cat of Bubastes, with eBook, G. A. Henty
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The Cat of Bubastes, with eBook

Author: G. A. Henty

Narrator: John Bolen

Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/25/2008

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The sacred cat of Bubastes has accidentally been slain; now young Chebron must pay for the offense with his own life, as this is the law of the Pagans in Egypt, 1250 BC. Chebron, the son of a high Egyptian priest, flees for his life, taking his sister Mysa, one of the household slaves Amuba, and several companions with him. They escape through closely guarded Egyptian exits only to find themselves in unfamiliar and dangerous lands inhabited by a very different culture of people. Along the way, the roving band of refugees encounters and befriends a Hebrew girl, who exposes them to very strange ideas, including the worship of "one true God."

This arduous journey through time, customs, and religion provides an adventurous and accurate insight into the ancient people of Egyptian history.

About G. A. Henty

Dubbed the "Prince of Storytellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian," George Alfred Henty is considered a Victorian literary phenomenon. His realistic historical fiction novels, which have been recognized by scholars for their accuracy, have engaged children and adults alike for years. Henty's courageous heroes regularly encounter prominent historical figures, including Titus, Sir Francis Drake, Robert E. Lee, and Cortez, while conquering evil empires, fighting wars, discovering land, or searching for gold.

Drawing on his own experiences fighting in the Crimean War and reporting as a foreign correspondent in Europe and Africa, Henty fashioned novels that encompass most historical periods, from Ancient Egypt to the Boer War. He was born on December 8, 1832, in Trumpington, England, and lived during the reign of Queen Victoria. He was educated at Cambridge but left without a degree to serve in the Crimean War.

Later, after several failed attempts at various careers, he found success in journalism, writing for newspapers and magazines. Henty was hired as a special correspondent to cover the Austro-Italian, Turkish-Serbian, and Franco-Prussian Wars. He narrowly escaped death during the Italian conflict. After being found by Italian troops, he was thought to be an Austrian spy and was sentenced to be hanged. Fortunately, he was able to convince the commanding general that he was not a spy, and the sentence was overturned.

Henty also participated in Garibaldi's Tyrolean campaigns and accompanied the Prince of Wales in his travels through India. During this time, he combined his war experiences with his adventure-writing skill and produced several novels a year. Henty loved the sea and spent at least six months a year aboard his yacht during the last years of his life. He died on the yacht in 1902, in Weymouth, England.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lady Clementina on February 15, 2017

Fifteen-year old Rebu prince Amuba finds himself and his father’s trusted aide Jethro taken as slaves when his father falls and his kingdom is defeated by the Egyptians. But getting to Egypt is only the start of the adventure. Amuba and Jethro find themselves given over to the priest Ameres who is n......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on June 08, 2015

G.A. Henty is one of those old authors who you either love or find boring.I happen to love him. While I did find the formatting in this book to be horrible, I loved the story. The priest was my favorite character.......more

This was not purely about a cat......more

Goodreads review by aindy! on October 09, 2018

I didn't really understand it.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on August 05, 2011

When Egypyians conquer the land of Rebu, the prince and the king's trusted advisor are taken as slaves. Fortunately, Amuba and Jethro are purchased by a kind and respectable man named Ameres, the high priest of Osiris. In Ameres' home, slaves are regarded as family and are not forced to adopt the re......more