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| Author | Smith, Grafton Elliot, 1871-1937 |
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| LoC No. | 23012932 |
| Title | Tutankhamen and the Discovery of His Tomb by the Late Earl of Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter |
| Alternate Title | Tutankhamen and His Tomb |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Preface -- Bibliographical note -- Introductory -- Exploration of the Theban Tombs of the Kings -- Tutankhamen -- The significance of the discovery -- The Valley of the Tombs -- The Story of the Flood -- Getting to heaven -- The ethics of desecration. |
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| Summary | "Timid Cousin Vic" by William Drysdale is a children's adventure story written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows Will Hall, a young schoolboy from New York, who travels to visit his cousin Vic in the Florida Keys. As they navigate the challenges of a tropical setting, including daring escapades like evading Spanish soldiers and sailing through dangerous waters, both characters demonstrate bravery and the significance of familial bonds in times of crisis. At the start of the story, Will arrives at Matacumbia Key with notions of enjoying typical summer activities. However, he quickly discovers that Vic, though initially timid, possesses unexpected courage and skills, especially when it comes to shooting and sailing. Their adventure takes a thrilling turn when they set off to aid their fathers, who are involved in a perilous mission to Cuba. As they face danger together, Will and Vic's relationship deepens, showcasing themes of courage, resilience, and the breaking of gender norms in a time of crisis. The thrilling encounters set the stage for their character development and the unfolding of the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Tutankhamen, King of Egypt |
| Subject | Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Egypt |
| Subject | Tombs -- Egypt |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59783 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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