The Rebel (Shadows over the Black Land Book 1)

January 28, 2025

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Fred Capp

1 day ago

Is the “Black Land” Nubia, or Egypt?
How much do you want to bet that the history is way wrong?

Another Bob

20 hours ago

Reply to Fred Capp

The Black Land is the ancient name for Egypt. It refers to the fertile silt left behind after the annual Nile flood cycle. But you’re probably right about the history.

Fred Capp

15 hours ago

Reply to Another Bob

Right, I knew that, but had misfiled it.

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