Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Egypt, "A Land Of Old Renown"

An engaging journey through the land of ancient Egypt, in which we learn about the geography of the region and experience daily life through a visit to Thebes and the palace of the Pharaoh. Published in 1912, Baikie's book looks at the more personal aspects of Ancient Egypt., this book includes a description of the life of children in those long ago times as well as a couple of the wonder stories told to them. Chapters on Egyptian books and temples and tombs conclude the volume. Ages 9-12 A Land of Old Renown A Day in Thebes A Day in Thebes—Continued Pharaoh at Home The Life of a Soldier Child-Life in Ancient Egypt Some Fairy-Tales of Long Ago Some Fairy-Tales of Long Ago—Continued Exploring the Soudan A Voyage of Discovery Egyptian Books Temples and Tombs An Egyptian's Heaven