Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 · London : Cassell · leaf 58
s called Men, but the dateof his reign is lost in the mist of ages. It was he who built a dyke toprotect Memphis from the Nile floods, so thou seest, as one said of old, There is no new thing under the sun. After Men there followed three hundred and thirty kings and onequeen, who was called… … Then was the thiefs opportunity (p. 55). 54 The Land of Enchantment. as thou mayest remember Nitocris of the Babylonians served her countryby diverting the course of the Euphrates. Yes, I remember, said Harry; and then she was buried overa gateway, with the inscription and all that fuss. Thou hast…
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