Download or read book The Curse of the Pharaohs written by Elizabeth Peters and published by Mysterious Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a New York Times bestselling author, Egyptologist Amelia Peabody, now a wife and mother, returns to catch a murderer at an excavation of an ancient tomb. It's 1892, and Amelia and her now-husband Radcliffe Emerson have settled down in Victorian England after their escapade in Egypt. They're raising their young son Ramses and everything seems normal–until they are approached by a damsel in distress. Lady Baskerville's husband, Sir Henry, has died after uncovering what might be a royal tomb in Luxor. Despite rumors of a curse haunting all those involved with the dig, Amelia and Radcliffe proceed to Egypt and realize that Sir Henry did not die a natural death. Accidents continue to plague the dig, and talk of a pharaoh's curse runs rampant among the group. Amelia begins to suspect that these accidents are caused by a sinister human–but who?

Download or read book The Curse of the Pharaohs Tombs written by Paul Harrison and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Curse of the Pharaohs Tombs is the definitive book on Ancient Egyptian tomb curses, providing new information and data never before published whilst exploring the many incidents and deaths associated with tomb curses. The book puts the record straight on matters which have been wrongly recorded by others, such as the legend of Tutankhamun, as well as presenting new data never before published associated with matters such as the torment Howard Carter suffered before his death. It also contains exclusive information and interviews with the family members and archaeologists associated with the curses, including experts at the British Museum and Cairo Museum.Paul Harrison also covers the history of Egyptian tomb curses, why they were placed at the entrance to some tombs and not others, as well as the frightening reality of mummification after death in Ancient Egypt. Closer to home, the hundreds of deaths and haunted tube station (Museum) which are associated with the curse of Amen-Ra (housed in the British Museum) is covered along with the mysterious deaths and tragedy associated with Cleopatras needle on the Embankment of the River Thames.

Download or read book Poppy Pym 1 Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh s Curse written by Laura Wood and published by Scholastic Fiction. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children's Writing Poppy Pym has grown up in the circus...but when her family decides she needs a more traditional education she is sent to boarding school. When dangerous accidents start occurring at St Smithen's, it's up to Poppy to solve the mystery of the Pharaoh's curse!

Download or read book The Pharaoh s Curse written by C J Boomer and published by Cameron Brett. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All around the bloodstained sands of Egypt, foreign forces stir... Merkhet has never cared for the Golden Throne. He is more than happy being the younger prince, hiding among the crowd as his brother is crowned pharaoh. That's until the High Priest interrupts the ceremony, announcing a vision from the gods. Thrust into a world he doesn't understand, Pharaoh Merkhet is caught in a desperate balancing act of serving his people, soothing the restless court, and satisfying his ego-battered brother. All while rallying their defences for the imminent Hittite invasion. His father made everything seem so simple. Yet the great pharaoh never faced what Merkhet does now. Someone, or something, is lurking in the shadows, plotting against him. The citizens' murmurs grow louder by the day. The Cursed Pharaoh has angered the gods. The life-giving floods will not arrive. Merkhet must expose the shadows if he is to deliver Egypt from famine, war, and utter devastation...

Download or read book The Curse of the Mummy Uncovering Tutankhamun s Tomb Scholastic Focus written by Candace Fleming and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning and critically acclaimed author Candace Fleming presents the edge-of-your-seat true story of the search for Tutankhamun's tomb, the Western public's belief that the dig was cursed, and the battle for ownership of the treasures within. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Centuries later, as Egypt-mania gripped Europe, two Brits -- a rich earl with a habit for gambling and a disreputable, determined archeologist -- worked for years to rediscover and open Tutankhamun's tomb. But once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?

Download or read book Beware the Pharaoh s Tomb written by Michael Teitelbaum and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam had been dying to go on a class field trip to the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the museum. But now, as he lay inside a sarcophagus with the closed lid blocking out all light, he began to panic. What would it feel like to spend eternity inside a tomb? Was there anything worse? Sam was about to find out.

Download or read book Curse of the Pharaohs written by Zahi A. Hawass and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This spine-tingling legend, also known as the mummy's curse, warns that anyone who disturbs the resting place of the ancient Egyptians will be haunted by their spirits. Bizarre accidents, mysterious illness, even death have all been blamed on the dreaded curse. But is there any truth to it? That's the question tackled by world-famous Egyptian archaeologist and spellbinding storyteller Dr. Zahi Hawass in this captivating book. Like a real-life Indiana Jones, Dr. Hawass has lived through countless hair-raising adventures while exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt. Here he shares some of his most exciting exploits and discoveries and recounts his own harrowing brushes with what he calls the "magic of ancient Egypt" -- experiences that range from earthquakes to recurring nightmares to near-death incidents! He also delves into the intriguing background of the curse, which became famous all over the world after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs and filled with fascinating facts about ancient Egypt, Curse of the Pharaohs brings to life the very real thrills and dangers associated with the field of archaeology. Join Dr. Hawass as he ventures into deep, dark tunnels and tombs. You'll not only discover the truth about the mysterious curse, you'll learn a lot about the extraordinary civilization built by the ancient Egyptians. Book jacket.

Download or read book The Midnight Visitor written by Holly Webb and published by Tiger Tales. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the museum's visitors are gone for the day, it's time for the kittens to come out and play! This new chapter book series by best-selling author Holly Webb is inspired by tales of real-life museum cats and follows the after-hours adventures of the Museum Kittens. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout. One stormy night, a little black kitten named Peter appears on the museum steps. Tabby cat Tasha is delighted to show Peter the museum's hallways and secret corners, but her siblings, Bianca and Boris, aren't as happy to welcome the new arrival. Determined to prove that Peter is just as much of a museum kitten as the others, Tasha takes him on a hunt for rats. When there's a mishap in the Dinosaur Gallery, all of the kittens must work together to fix the situation. Can they do it? In this new series from best-selling author, Holly Webb, the Museum Kittens are brave, clever, and never more than a whisker away from adventure! When the museum's visitors are gone for the day, it's time for the kittens to come out and play!

Download or read book The Mummy s Curse written by Roger Luckhurst and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quirky history that offers a new way of understanding the myth of the mummy's curse. Roger Luckhurst provides a startling path through the cultural history of Victorian England and its colonial possessions.

Download or read book Pharaoh s Curse written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigation of the disapearance of a mummy draws the players into a struggle against a curse handed down from the epoch of the pharaohs and archeologists of the 3rd Reich.

Download or read book The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb written by Agatha Christie and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2019-01-26 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lady Willard, widow of the famous Egyptologist Sir John Willard, consults Poirot. Her late husband excavated the tomb of Pharaoh Men-her-Ra together with an American financier, Mr Bleibner. Both men died within a fortnight of each other...

Download or read book The Pharaoh s Curse written by Kyro Dean and published by Eight Moons Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s a reason the assassin always wins in the end. Why her family always dies. He’s smarter than she is, whoever he is. A mongoose to her cobra. And it doesn’t matter how hard she fights, how desperately she bites. In the end, he’ll eat her up. ". . . fast-paced action, witty dialogue, and the fiercest heroine you could ask for . . ." Zarina Nefertari is the last descendant of the ancient queens: a line of nobility hunted for generations by assassins for a crime of passion they did not commit. The laughing gods were cruel like that. Even worse, she’s cursed to forever have her handsome protector by her side but to never be loved by him--that is until a hapless Imperialist Brit shows up and challenges a lifetime of duty and bonds. Fed up with her curse and eager to make her own choices, Zarina follows clues across Aegyptus in a desperate attempt to choose her own fate and love. That is if the angry gods will let her . . . **** Reviews for Rogue Royals: ". . . a brilliant read! It has a bit of everything - adventure, mystery, romance, and fantastic characters." ". . . a beautifully worded adventure." "This book has it all - mystery, adventure, touches of romance, and an immersive ancient Egyptian setting." "Just shut your saucebox and read it already!" ***** The Pharaoh's Curse is a clean romantic standalone action-adventure mystery steampunk novel and is book 2 in the saucy steampunk spy and assassin series the Rogue Royals.

Download or read book ArtCurious written by Jennifer Dasal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Download or read book The Discovery of Tutankhamun s Tomb Illustrated Edition written by Howard Carter and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through this fascinating story we experience the adventure, the painstaking work, the magic, the excitement and the awe through the eyes of the "tomb raider" himself, archaeologist Howard Carter. This book tells the story of one of the greatest archeological discoveries ever, the discovery of the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun (colloquially known as "King Tut" and "the boy king"), in November 1922.

Download or read book Secrets of a Sun King written by Emma Carroll and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a world of Egyptian pharaohs and ancient curses from the Queen of Historical Fiction.London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .A cursed package . . .The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . .'This crisp, beautifully paced story will hold every young reader in thrall.' Telegraph'Hooked yet? You'd have to be dead and wrapped in bandages not to be.' The Times

Download or read book The Collector s Daughter written by Gill Paul and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Gill Paul returns with a brilliant novel about Lady Evelyn Herbert, the woman who took the very first step into the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, and who lived in the real Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle, and the long after-effects of the Curse of Pharaohs. Lady Evelyn Herbert was the daughter of the Earl of Carnarvon, brought up in stunning Highclere Castle. Popular and pretty, she seemed destined for a prestigious marriage, but she had other ideas. Instead, she left behind the world of society balls and chaperones to travel to the Egyptian desert, where she hoped to become a lady archaeologist, working alongside her father and Howard Carter in the hunt for an undisturbed tomb. In November 1922, their dreams came true when they discovered the burial place of Tutankhamun, packed full of gold and unimaginable riches, and she was the first person to crawl inside for three thousand years. She called it the “greatest moment” of her life—but soon afterwards everything changed, with a string of tragedies that left her world a darker, sadder place. Newspapers claimed it was “the curse of Tutankhamun,” but Howard Carter said no rational person would entertain such nonsense. Yet fifty years later, when an Egyptian academic came asking questions about what really happened in the tomb, it unleashed a new chain of events that seemed to threaten the happiness Eve had finally found.

Download or read book Lion in the Valley written by Elizabeth Peters and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1895-96 season promises to be an exceptional one for Amelia Peabody, her dashing Egyptologist husband Emerson, and their wild and precocious eight-year-old son Ramses. The much-coveted burial chamber of the Black Pyramid in Dahshoor is theirs for the digging. But there is a great evil in the wind that roils the hot sands sweeping through the bustling streets and marketplace of Cairo. The brazen moonlight abduction of Ramses—and an expedition subsequently cursed by misfortune and death—have alerted Amelia to the likly presence of her arch nemesis the Master Criminal, notorious looter of the living and the dead. But it is far more than ill-gotten riches that motivates the evil genius this time around. For now the most valuable and elusive prized of all is nearly in his grasp: the meddling lady archaeologist who has sworn to deliver him to justice . . . Amelia Peabody!