02196cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624501360016326400510029930000470035033600260039733700260042333800360044950000310048550801840051652009980070053400450169865300400174365300270178385600430181099900170185347273UtSlPG20260610134103.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a10001582  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aMoldenke, Charles E.,d1860-193514aThe New York Obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle :bWith a Preliminary Sketch of the History, Erection, Uses, and Signification of Obelisks 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-11-03  aProduced by Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The New York Obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle" by Charles E. Moldenke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating history, significance, and particulars surrounding the famous obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, which stands in New York City. The author presents the ancient origins of the obelisk, its transportation to America, and its cultural context within ancient Egypt.  At the start of the book, Moldenke introduces the reader to the majestic obelisk and the historical backdrop from which it originates. He reflects on the obelisk's journey through time, from its erection by the Pharaohs, the pompous celebrations surrounding its creation, to its survival through invasions and natural deterioration. The opening portion sets a tone of wonder, inviting the reader to explore not just the physical structure of the monument but also the rich historical and societal narratives it embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCleopatra's Needle (New York, N.Y.)  aInscriptions, Egyptian40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47273  c88112d88112