Cleopatra's Needle

By George A. Zabriskie

Book Overview

Cleopatra's Needle is a historical novel written by George A. Zabriskie. The book tells the story of the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, which was originally erected in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III. The obelisk was later moved to Alexandria by the Romans and then to London in the late 19th century.The story follows the journey of the obelisk from Egypt to London, as well as the lives of the people involved in its transportation. The main character is an engineer named John Paxton, who is tasked with overseeing the obelisk's journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including storms, mutiny, and sabotage.The novel also explores the history of ancient Egypt and the significance of the obelisk in Egyptian culture. It delves into the mythology surrounding Cleopatra, who is believed to have commissioned the obelisk's construction.Overall, Cleopatra's Needle is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the journey of one of the world's most iconic monuments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history and engineering.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: 1432582666
• ISBN13: 9781432582661
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"