Project Gutenberg 2015-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 195 Elmendorf, Dwight L. (Dwight Lathrop) 1859 1929 Elmendorf, Dwight The Mentor: Egypt, the Land of Mystery, Serial No. 42 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.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- Description and travel Egypt -- History DT Text The Mentor Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Ancient Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 82086 2025-06-20T08:03:58.408806 text/html 54742 2024-10-22T23:23:46 text/html 19543926 2025-06-20T08:04:24.466665 application/epub+zip 19534142 2025-06-20T08:04:09.435779 application/epub+zip 91373 2025-06-20T08:03:59.423742 application/epub+zip 17731123 2025-06-20T08:04:29.213671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17706262 2025-06-20T08:04:13.793765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123243 2022-09-22T18:12:44.503646 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60998 2023-09-21T15:15:05.378356 text/plain 41179 2024-10-22T23:23:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15830 2025-06-20T08:04:29.393712 application/rdf+xml 38530 2025-06-20T08:03:59.503736 image/jpeg 5485 2025-06-20T08:03:59.464749 image/jpeg 101086596 2025-06-20T08:03:59.139831 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog