- Downloads
- Under 100
- Pages
- 191
About this book
Walter Henderson's work copying his uncle's papers at the British Museum seems a poor substitute for the Army career he wanted. Then Professor Ambrose Wentworth offers him an expedition to Babylon. Months of studying inscriptions and Arabic prepare Walter for a confidential assignment: finding Queen Sophana's golden girdle, an ancient treasure associated with stories of unusual powers.
First published in 1908, A. F. Mockler-Ferryman's adventure places archaeological clues beside the practical hazards of travel across Mesopotamia. Walter tells the story himself, with a rueful account of his early frustrations and growing enthusiasm. A later caravan episode turns attention to the treatment of prisoners, as Walter objects to their suffering and Edwards arranges care for a sick man. The combination offers readers a treasure quest with an interest in friendship, responsibility, and the difficult choices made along the road.
Contents
About the author
More from this genre
See all- B The Belt of Seven TotemsThe Belt of Seven Totems
- T Trouble Near the SunTrouble Near the Sun
- P The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas RangersThe Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers
- Anecdotes of Big Cats and Other Beasts
- R The Runaway SkyscraperThe Runaway Skyscraper
- N Nan Sherwood at Lakeview HallNan Sherwood at Lakeview Hall
Books like this one
Reviews and discussion
No ratings yet. Be the first reader to rate this book.
Rate this book
Pick a star, then sign in. Only readers who confirmed their email can rate.
No comments yet. Share a thought, a question or a favourite passage.
Copyright concern? Read our DMCA policy
Read or download
Public domain book This work is in the public domain and free of copyright. Anyone may read, download and share it.
- EPUB 1.1 MB
-
KINDLE Send to Kindle Send
- Download the EPUB file to this device.
- Open Amazon's Send to Kindle page, sign in, and add the file. Open Send to Kindle (opens in a new tab)
On a phone: open the downloaded EPUB and share it to the Kindle app.
You can also email the file to your Kindle address (it ends in @kindle.com) from an email address you approved in your Amazon account.
- PDF 2.0 MB
Downloads start right away. How to open EPUB on your phone
Book facts
- Author
- A. F. Mockler-Ferryman
- Reading time
- About 7 hours
- Pages
- 191
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Adventure
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online