The Tomb Of Perneb

By Albert Morton Lythgoe

Book Overview

The Tomb of Perneb is a historical fiction novel written by Albert Morton Lythgoe and first published in 1916. The story is set in ancient Egypt and revolves around the discovery of the tomb of Perneb, a high-ranking official who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Cheops.The novel follows the adventures of two young archaeologists, John and Mary, who travel to Egypt in search of the tomb. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles, including rival archaeologists, local bandits, and the harsh desert environment.As they delve deeper into the tomb, John and Mary uncover a wealth of treasures and artifacts, including a rare and valuable papyrus scroll. However, their discovery also attracts the attention of a group of unscrupulous treasure hunters, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the treasures.The Tomb of Perneb is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt. It is also a testament to the enduring allure of archaeology and the quest for knowledge about our past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437341586
• ISBN13: 9781437341584
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"