The What They Are and Who Built Them Gelder, Jane van (Trill) creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Storehouses of the King; Or, the Pyramids of Egypt" by Jane van Gelder is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the construction of the Egyptian pyramids and asserts that they were granaries built by Joseph, a biblical figure known for interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. The author intends to explore the history and purpose of these monumental structures, challenging conventional theories about their use as royal tombs. At the start of this work, the author introduces the enigmatic pyramids of Egypt, emphasizing their grandeur and the historical mystery surrounding their purpose and construction. She highlights Joseph's role as the builder, recounting his visions and subsequent rise to power in Egypt during a time of impending famine. The narrative begins with Joseph's early life, detailing his betrayal by his brothers, his rise to become Pharaoh’s viceroy, and his plan to construct storehouses to prepare for the famine, thus setting the stage for the exploration of pyramids as a vital part of Egypt's agricultural and economic strategy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-11-05 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Pyramids DT Original publication data not identified 05009003 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47291 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47291 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134104.0 47291