Project Gutenberg 2020-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 202 Hichens, Robert 1864 1950 Hichens, Robert Smythe Hichens, Robert S. (Robert Smythe) Guérin, Jules Vallée 1866 1946 Guerin, Jules Vallee Egypt and Its Monuments Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spell_of_Egypt Later edition issued under title: The Spell of Egypt. Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Egypt and Its Monuments" by Robert Hichens is a richly descriptive historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the wonders of ancient Egypt, focusing particularly on its monumental temples and structures like the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Through its evocative prose and illustrations, the author seeks to convey the deeper meanings and experiences associated with these iconic symbols of Egypt's storied past. The opening of the book introduces a reflective and contemplative tone as the author muses on why people travel to Egypt. He contrasts the mundane life of visitors with the enduring grandeur of Egypt's monuments, suggesting that they hold timeless mysteries. Upon his return after a long absence, the author expresses a sense of reassurance from the land's eternal beauty and heat. He describes scenes of Cairo's busy life and its fading lights at sunset that remind him of his former experiences, encapsulating a deep appreciation for the landscape and its historical significance. This rich and sensory introduction sets the stage for a journey into the heart of Egypt's wonders, inviting readers to explore not just the physical monuments but also the emotional resonance they evoke. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- Antiquities Egypt -- Description and travel DT Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Ancient 301009 2025-07-25T09:03:32.903748 text/html 273377 2024-10-18T08:11:03 text/html 14405920 2025-07-25T09:03:44.276228 application/epub+zip 14381893 2025-07-25T09:03:35.163831 application/epub+zip 176553 2025-07-25T09:03:33.697757 application/epub+zip 14460738 2025-07-25T09:03:50.772168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14393650 2025-07-25T09:03:41.166228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237741 2022-09-28T18:21:16.043981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240593 2025-07-25T09:03:31.987786 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220626 2024-10-18T08:11:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17582 2025-07-25T09:03:50.985155 application/rdf+xml 21908 2025-07-25T09:03:33.824728 image/jpeg 3503 2025-07-25T09:03:33.758771 image/jpeg 14103931 2025-07-25T09:03:33.162798 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia