Tales from ancient Egypt / by Joyce Tyldesley
2004, 1st Edition. Bolton: Rutherford Press. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #334532
ISBN: 0954762207
Physical description: xv, 192 pages: 1 map; 21 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-182) and index. Contents: 1. creation of the world. p. 3. 2. destruction of mankind. p. 9. 3. tale of Isis and Osiris. p. 16. 4. dispute of Horus and Seth. p. 26. 5. Five magical tales. p. 41. 6. shipwrecked sailor. p. 60. 7. talkative peasant. p. 69. 8. story of Sinuhe. p. 78. 9. doomed prince. p. 90. 10. two brothers. p. 98. 11. tale of truth and falsehood. p. 111. 12. adventures of Harkhuf. p. 119. 13. siege of Megiddo. p. 127. 14. battle of Kadesh. p. 139. 15. voyage of Wenamen. p. 156. 16. great hymn to the Aten. p. 171. Subjects: Mythology, Egyptian. Tales Egypt. Legends Egypt. Egyptian literature. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €12.95