The Living Mummy tpb - Pratt, Ambrose
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Trade paperback. Dr. Pinsent is translating hieroglyphics in Egypt when he meets up with Sir Robert Ottley, who is searching for the tomb and mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Ptahmes. Pinsent is intrigued by the excavation - but he is even more fascinated by OttleyÕs daughter, May, who is assisting her father. When the sarcophagus of Ptahmes is unearthed and opened, a bizarre series of events begins to unfold. Pinsent is drawn into the mysterious phenomena, which swiftly develop into something more sinister. Only when Pinsent and the Ottleys return to London do matters take a devilishly…mehr

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Trade paperback. Dr. Pinsent is translating hieroglyphics in Egypt when he meets up with Sir Robert Ottley, who is searching for the tomb and mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Ptahmes. Pinsent is intrigued by the excavation - but he is even more fascinated by OttleyÕs daughter, May, who is assisting her father. When the sarcophagus of Ptahmes is unearthed and opened, a bizarre series of events begins to unfold. Pinsent is drawn into the mysterious phenomena, which swiftly develop into something more sinister. Only when Pinsent and the Ottleys return to London do matters take a devilishly threatening turn. Ambrose Pratt (1874Ð1944) was a prolific Australian journalist and author of novels and non-fiction. Later in life Pratt was an outspoken opponent of the White-Australia Policy. His many activities included advocating the inclusion of Australian fauna at Melbourne Zoo; he later became vice-president of the Zoological Society of Victoria.
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Australian writer, journalist, naturalist, and ornithologist Ambrose Pratt, who was born in Hobart, Tasmania, on January 13, 1874, was well-known for his literary works and his in-depth understanding of Australian plants and animals. Pratt started out as a writer but eventually became a well-known ornithologist due to his passion for the outdoors and wildlife. With an emphasis on natural history and outdoor topics, he wrote several books and contributed pieces to a number of magazines. Pratt's writing style was captivating and he included his love of nature into his works, which made them readable by a broad readership. Ambrose Pratt actively participated in public life in addition to being committed to his literary and scientific endeavors. He made a substantial contribution to the research and conservation of Australian avifauna while serving as a member of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union. Through his publications, which offer insightful perspectives into Australia's natural history in the early 20th century, Pratt's legacy lives on.