Cat of Bubastes, The
By G. A. Henty.
Description
Imagine living in a nation where killing a sacred cat is a capital offense. Thutmose III’s Egypt, in Moses’ day, was such a region. The priest Ameres and his family live in this land. Life is turned upside down when the son, Chebron, accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes. This incident leads to secrecy, grief, and flight as one harrowing adventure follows another. Their best hope of a safe haven for youthful Chebron and his sister is the land of the Rebu, itself a conquered nation under Egyptian rule. To reach that distant land, they must flee through closely guarded Egy...
ISBN(s)
1887159606, 9781887159609
