The Last Egyptian by L. Frank Baum

This novel tells the story of a young man who discovers he is the last living heir of an ancient Egyptian dynasty and must navigate his newfound identity amidst treacherous politics and supernatural forces.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1908 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 26 chapters · 75,302 words

First lines

The sun fell hot upon the bosom of the Nile and clung there, vibrant, hesitating, yet aggressive, as if baffled in its desire to penetrate beneath the river's lurid surface. For the Nile defies the sun, and relegates him to his own broad domain, wherein his power is undisputed.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L. Frank Baum
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Young Adult
• Length: 75,302 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 1,717 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Fantasy — The narrative incorporates magical elements and fantastical settings, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
• Adventure — The plot involves a journey filled with exploration and challenges, typical of adventure stories.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, blending real historical elements with fictional characters and events.
• Mystery — The plot includes elements of intrigue and suspense, engaging readers in solving the underlying mysteries.

Tags

Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Egyptian Mythology · Ancient Egypt · Mystery · Thriller · Action · Drama · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery

Contents

• Where the Desert Meets the Nile
• Hatatcha
• The Dragoman
• The Treasure of Ahtka-Rā
• A Roll of Papyrus
• Kāra Bathes in the Nile
• A Step Toward the Goal
• His Grandmother's Mummy
• Aneth
• Lord Cromer's Reception
• Setting the Snares
• Nephthys
• The Talisman of Ahtka-Rā
• Rogues Ancient and Modern
• Winston Bey is Indignant
• Kāra Threatens
• Aneth Surrenders
• Finding a Way
• The Abduction
• The Sheik Agrees
• Lotus-Eaters and Crocodiles
• The Dragoman's Inspiration
• Mother and Daughter
• The Sheik Demurs
• The Bronze Bolts
• The Dragoman Wins

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• A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
• Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
• The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
• The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
• Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
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