Cleopatra's Needle

By George A. Zabriskie

Book Overview

Cleopatra's Needle is a historical fiction novel written by George A. Zabriskie. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a group of adventurers who seek to transport an ancient Egyptian obelisk, known as Cleopatra's Needle, from Egypt to New York City. The main character, John Paxton, is a wealthy businessman who finances the expedition and becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a secret society, a stolen artifact, and a race against time to prevent a catastrophic event. Along the way, Paxton and his team encounter various obstacles, including treacherous seas, hostile locals, and rival treasure hunters. The novel is rich in historical detail, featuring vivid descriptions of ancient Egyptian culture and architecture, as well as the bustling streets of New York City in the late 1800s. Cleopatra's Needle is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and action-packed tales of daring expeditions.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: 116318179X
• ISBN13: 9781163181799
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"