The Tomb Of Perneb (1916)

By Albert Morton Lythgoe

Book Overview

The Tomb of Perneb is a historical fiction novel written by Albert Morton Lythgoe and originally published in 1916. The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows the excavation of the tomb of Perneb, a high-ranking official in the court of Pharaoh Djoser. The main character, archaeologist John Fraser, leads the excavation team and uncovers a wealth of treasures and artifacts. However, as they delve deeper into the tomb, they begin to uncover dark secrets and mysterious occurrences that suggest Perneb's tomb may be cursed. Fraser and his team must navigate these dangers while also facing opposition from rival archaeologists and Egyptian officials who seek to claim the treasures for themselves. The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt and the early days of archaeology.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: 1165139324
• ISBN13: 9781165139323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"