The Cat of Bubastes
by G. A. Henty
- First published
- 1888
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel published in 1889. When his father is killed in battle and his kingdom falls to Egypt, young Prince Amuba is taken captive to Thebes, where he serves the son of a high priest. The boys uncover a dangerous conspiracy among the priesthood, but before they can act, they accidentally kill a sacred cat—one of Egypt's holiest animals—and must flee for their lives across ancient Egyptian territory.
- Egypt
- Adventure and adventurers
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #29756. The Cat of Bubastes on Wikipedia.
