The Great Builder (1888)

By Amos Blanche Jones

Book Overview

The Great Builder is a historical fiction novel written by Amos Blanche Jones and published in 1888. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, and it follows the life of a young Egyptian slave named Khamet. Khamet is a gifted builder who dreams of one day becoming an architect and working on the great temples and monuments of Egypt.Despite his lowly status, Khamet catches the eye of the Pharaoh's chief architect, who takes him under his wing and teaches him the secrets of building. Khamet quickly rises through the ranks and becomes one of the most skilled builders in all of Egypt. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including jealous rivals, corrupt officials, and dangerous construction projects.As Khamet's reputation grows, he catches the attention of the Pharaoh himself, who commissions him to build a grand temple in honor of the gods. Khamet accepts the challenge, but soon realizes that the project is far more difficult than he ever imagined. With the help of his friends and allies, Khamet must overcome numerous setbacks and challenges to complete the temple on time and to the Pharaoh's satisfaction.The Great Builder is a thrilling and engaging tale of ambition, perseverance, and the power of human ingenuity. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt and the incredible feats of engineering and architecture that were accomplished in that era. With vivid descriptions and memorable characters, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages and interests.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: 1167046870
• ISBN13: 9781167046872
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"