The House Of The Sphinx: A Novel (1907)

By Henry Ridgely Evans

Book Overview

The House of the Sphinx is a novel written by Henry Ridgely Evans and first published in 1907. The story is set in Egypt and follows the adventures of a young American archaeologist named Paul Armitage. Armitage is on a mission to uncover the secrets of an ancient Egyptian tomb, but his expedition is fraught with danger and mystery.As Armitage delves deeper into the tomb, he discovers a hidden chamber that contains a strange and powerful artifact - a golden statue of the Sphinx. The statue seems to have a life of its own, and Armitage becomes obsessed with unlocking its secrets.As he continues to explore the tomb and unravel the mystery of the Sphinx, Armitage finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal. He must navigate treacherous alliances and dangerous enemies in order to uncover the truth about the Sphinx and its place in Egyptian history.The House of the Sphinx is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and suspense. It offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in Egypt during the early 20th century, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of archaeology and ancient history.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: 1120763169
• ISBN13: 9781120763167
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"