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Download or read book Cleopatra's Needle written by Berwick-upon-Tweed Vicar of St. Mary's James King and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cleopatra's Needle: A History of the London Obelisk, with an Exposition of the Hieroglyphics" by "James King Vicar of St. Mary's Berwick-upon-Tweed Cleopatra's Needle in London is one of a pair of obelisks, together named Cleopatra's Needles that were relocated from the ruins of the Caesareum of Alexandria in the 19th century. This book, written by the renowned voyager, King, is a history of this grand London landmark. Starting with the religious symbology and moving on to its history in Egypt, this book helps readers understand more about one of the city's symbols.