The Great Builder (1888)

By Amos Blanche Jones

Book Overview

The Great Builder is a historical fiction novel written by Amos Blanche Jones and first published in 1888. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu, who is famously known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Khamet, who is a skilled architect and engineer. Khamet is tasked by the Pharaoh to oversee the construction of the Great Pyramid, which is considered to be the most ambitious building project in the kingdom's history.As Khamet begins his work, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including political intrigue and sabotage from rival architects. However, with the help of his loyal team of workers and the support of the Pharaoh, Khamet perseveres and ultimately succeeds in completing the Great Pyramid. Along the way, he also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Nefret, who becomes his wife.The Great Builder is a fascinating exploration of ancient Egyptian culture and architecture, and provides a vivid depiction of the construction of one of the world's most iconic structures. It also offers insights into the political and social dynamics of the time, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of the characters involved. Overall, The Great Builder is a captivating and engaging read for anyone interested in history, architecture, or ancient civilizations.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: 1120761069
• ISBN13: 9781120761064
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"