Project Gutenberg 2015-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 92 Elmendorf, Dwight L. (Dwight Lathrop) 1859 1929 Elmendorf, Dwight The Mentor: Egypt, the Land of Mystery, Serial No. 42 Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Egypt, the Land of Mystery, Serial No. 42" by Dwight L. Elmendorf is a travel publication likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide and exploration of Egypt, focusing on its rich history, ancient monuments, and the enchanting culture surrounding the Nile River. Elmendorf provides readers with vivid descriptions and insights into notable locations such as Cairo, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak, capturing the mystical allure of this ancient land. In the book, Elmendorf invites readers on a journey through Egypt, detailing the significance and grandeur of its historical sites. He begins with Cairo, highlighting its vibrant street life and modernity while seamlessly introducing the traveler to ancient landmarks. The exploration continues with an in-depth look at the Pyramids, particularly the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the temples scattered across Thebes, emphasizing their architectural marvels and the enduring mysteries that shroud them. Additionally, Elmendorf draws attention to the modern achievements of Egypt, such as the Assouan dam, which contrasts with the ancient structures, showcasing how both history and modernity coexist. Overall, the book serves as a captivating glimpse into Egypt’s ancient mysteries and the enduring legacy of its historical treasures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Egypt -- Description and travel Egypt -- History DT Text The Mentor Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 81903 81801 2024-10-21T05:33:33.297351 2023-09-21T15:15:08.423381 text/html text/html 75055 2015-11-03T20:42:02 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 98191535 2015-11-03T20:42:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19543926 2024-10-21T05:34:00.095298 application/epub+zip 19534177 2024-10-21T05:33:44.939363 application/epub+zip 91356 2024-10-21T05:33:34.335358 application/epub+zip 17731219 2024-10-21T05:34:04.723314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17706274 2024-10-21T05:33:49.305324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123243 2022-09-22T18:12:44.503646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61099 60998 2024-10-21T05:33:32.068369 2023-09-21T15:15:05.378356 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 61357 2015-11-03T20:42:02 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 22883 2015-11-03T20:42:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19822 2024-10-21T05:34:04.974214 application/rdf+xml 38530 2024-10-21T05:33:34.764363 image/jpeg 5485 2024-10-21T05:33:34.554426 image/jpeg 101086535 2024-10-21T05:33:33.982380 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog