The New York Obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164167273)

""The New York Obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle"" is a historical book written by Charles Edward Moldenke in 1891. The book is about the story of the Obelisk of Thutmose III, also known as Cleopatra's Needle, and its journey from Egypt to New York City. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the obelisk, including its creation in ancient Egypt, its transportation to Alexandria, and its eventual transfer to New York City. The author also discusses the technical challenges involved in transporting such a large and heavy object across the ocean and how it was eventually erected in Central Park. The book is a fascinating account of the journey of one of the most famous ancient Egyptian artifacts and its place in the history of New York City.With A Preliminary Sketch Of The History, Erection, Uses, And Signification Of Obelisks.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.

Author: Charles Edward Moldenke
ISBN-10: 1164167278
ISBN-13: 9781164167273
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d