The Cat of Bubastes (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy G. A. Henty
Length13h 43m
About this audiobook
The Cat of Bubastes is one of Henty's most vivid historical adventures, set in ancient Egypt at a moment of imperial confidence, priestly authority, and religious ceremony. Through the captivity of the Rebu prince Amuba and his friendship with Chebron, son of the high priest Ameres, the novel moves from battlefield and household to temple, desert, and flight after the accidental killing of a sacred cat. Its style is brisk, didactic, and richly descriptive, combining boy's-own adventure with Victorian historical reconstruction and moral testing. G. A. Henty, journalist, war correspondent, and prolific author for young readers, brought to his fiction a reporter's eye for action and a Victorian belief in courage, loyalty, and self-command. His travels and experience of military conflict helped shape his narrative method: history becomes intelligible through danger, discipline, and the education of youthful protagonists. This book is recommended to readers interested in classic historical fiction, ancient Egypt as imagined by the nineteenth century, and adventure narratives with moral seriousness. Though marked by the assumptions of its age, it remains an engaging example of Henty's ambition to make history dramatic, memorable, and instructive.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length13 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Preface.
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6Chapter I. The King Of The Rebu.
7Chapter II. The Siege Of The City.
8Chapter III. Captive.
9Chapter IV. An Easy Servitude.
10Chapter V. In Lower Egypt.
11Chapter VI. Fowling And Fishing.
12Chapter VII. Hippopotamus And Crocodile.
13Chapter VIII. The Conspiracy In The Temple.
14Chapter IX. A Startling Event.
15Chapter X. The Cat Of Bubastes.
16Chapter XI. Dangers Thicken.
17Chapter XII. The Death Of Ameres.
18Chapter XIII. The Search For Mysa.
19Chapter XIV. A Prince Of Egypt.
20Chapter XV. Ameres Is Revenged.
21Chapter XVI. Up The Nile.
22Chapter XVII. Out Of Egypt.
23Chapter XVIII. The Desert Journey.
24Chapter XIX. Home At Last.
25Chapter XX. The King Of The Rebu.
26Analysis
27Reflection
28Memorable Quotes
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