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100	1		_aMoldenke, Charles E., _d1860-1935
245	1	4	_aThe New York Obelisk: Cleopatra's Needle : _bWith a Preliminary Sketch of the History, Erection, Uses, and Signification of Obelisks
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-11-03
508			_aProduced by Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCleopatra's Needle (New York, N.Y.)
653			_aInscriptions, Egyptian
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47273
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