The Cat of Bubastes facts for kids
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| Author | G.A. Henty |
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| Illustrator | John Reinhard Weguelin |
| Country | Egypt |
| Language | English american |
| Series | None |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Blackie and Son Ltd., London |
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Publication date
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3 September 1888 but dated 1889 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 352 pp |
The Cat of Bubastes, A Tale of Ancient Egypt is an exciting historical novel written in 1889 by British author G.A. Henty. This book tells the story of a young prince named Amuba. He becomes a slave after his people are defeated by the Egyptians. Later, he must run away when his master accidentally kills a very special, sacred cat.
Contents
Where Does the Story Happen?
This adventure story takes place in the Middle East. Most of the action happens in Egypt. The time period is around 1250 B.C. This was a very long time ago, during the era of ancient pharaohs and powerful empires.
What's the Story About?
The main character is Amuba, a young prince. His father, the king of the Rebu people, is killed in a battle. The Egyptian army conquers the Rebu nation. Amuba is then taken to Egypt as a captive. His loyal charioteer, Jethro, goes with him.
Life in Thebes
In the city of Thebes, Amuba becomes a servant. He also becomes a friend to Chebron. Chebron is the son of Ameres, a very important priest of Osiris. The two boys soon find themselves in a puzzling situation. They start to discover clues about a dangerous plan. This plan involves some of the priests themselves.
A Sacred Cat and a Great Escape
Before they can stop the conspiracy, something terrible happens. Amuba and Chebron accidentally cause the death of a sacred cat. This cat was meant to be the next "Cat of Bubastes." These cats were considered extremely holy in Egypt. Because of this accident, the boys are forced to run for their lives.
With Jethro guiding and protecting them, the boys make a plan. They want to escape from Egypt. Their goal is to return to Amuba's homeland. The story follows their thrilling journey and the challenges they face.
