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CHILD OF THE SUN. A Pharaoh of Egypt.
Edition: Later printing.
Boston: Beacon Press, (1964, c 1939) dj. Hardcover - Told in language that young children can understand and enjoy this is the story of a Pharaoh who lived more than three thousand years ago - that of Akhenaten, who sacrificed even his own empire in an attempt to revolutionize the religious life of his people so they would believe in one God. A book which is an excellent introduction to the Old Testament and to ancient history. Illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings by Richard B. Beaman. Author's afterword, bibliography. Illustrated endpapers. 113 pp.
Condition: Very good in a good dust jacket - from the Society of Friends with a few stamps, tape on spine of dj, some loss to the top of the dj spine, but overall an appealing vintage children's book.
Book ID: 93198More details Price: $18.50