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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from ...Show synopsisThis historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...soon as the waters had retired they set about sowing their crops with a right good will. Nor were their hopes disappointed, for the following harvest was such an one as they had not seen for many years. Agriculture in Egypt was taken under the especial protection of priests and kings; and as a great portion of the revenues of the latter was derived from a cornrent, they were largely interested in a bountiful harvest. At the winnowing and storing of corn a royal officer was always present with his pen and tablet to take an account of the produce; this was called numbering, and Joseph saw that the king had his proper share of the immense harvest that was gathered in. Besides the corn thus acquired he made large purchases, which he was well able to do, as it was so plentiful that every one was glad to sell. The people themselves did not know of, or did not believe in the years of famine which were to come, or else they were too improvident to provide against them. The Egyptians paid great attention to the storing of their grain. In all the large towns there were immense granaries, generally of arched roofs, where, owing to the dryness of the atmosphere, grain might be preserved for Joseph's Sons. Ill any number of years. The different provincial officers of the nomes had a special charge over the state granaries, and upon the funeral stall (tombstone) of one of these governors he states "that he had laid up corn and food for the wants of seven i. e., many years." Into these granaries in different parts of the country Joseph stored all the grain that he obtained. The six years that followed witnessed the same abundant harvest and the same careful storing by Joseph; and each one as it came round must have increased the respect in which Joseph was regar...Hide synopsis
Description:BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9 by 6 inches. This book is printed on...BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9 by 6 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00230 pages) [this book may have imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process]lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback )
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Publisher: The Sunday School Union, 56 Old Bailey,
Description:Very Good. 8vo. EARLY EDITION: circa1880. Not dated; first...Very Good. 8vo. EARLY EDITION: circa1880. Not dated; first published in 1872. Hardback. Dark blue cloth, spine gilt lettered; decorative black floral stamped covers. Brown end-papers. Frontispiece with tissue guard and numerous illustrations; all listed and correct. A tight, bright and clean copy. Minor wear only. Some foxing. Neat owner inscription, but no internal markings. VERY GOOD. (viii), 220 pages. SCARCE early edition. Book now placed in an archival quality clear protective jacket. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Theology and Church History. ]
Description:New. This item is printed on demand. This scarce antiquarian...New. This item is printed on demand. This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this wor.
