The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Egyptian Desert Adventure of Archaeology, Espionage, Pyramid Treasure, and Occult IntrigueBy Talbot Mundy
Length7h 22m
About this audiobook
The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb is a compact tale of Egyptian adventure in which archaeological curiosity, danger, and esoteric suggestion converge around the shadow of the Great Pyramid. Mundy writes in the vigorous idiom of early twentieth-century magazine fiction: swift-moving dialogue, exotic settings, and suspense shaped by riddles of antiquity. Yet the story belongs not merely to pulp Egyptomania but to a broader literary context in which imperial exploration, occult speculation, and the romance of lost knowledge animated popular fiction after the great archaeological discoveries of the age. Talbot Mundy, born William Lancaster Gribbon, brought to such material a life unusually suited to adventure romance. Having travelled widely and lived in parts of the British Empire, he developed a lasting fascination with Asia, Africa, mysticism, and the spiritual traditions often ignored by conventional imperial narratives. His later interest in Theosophy and alternative wisdom traditions deepened his fiction's preoccupation with hidden truths, initiatory experience, and the moral limits of Western ambition. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy classic adventure enriched by historical atmosphere and metaphysical intrigue. It will particularly appeal to those interested in the literary afterlife of Egyptology, colonial-era popular fiction, and stories where tombs conceal not only treasure, but unsettling questions about knowledge, power, and belief.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 20, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb (Annotated)
13CHAPTER IX “Lent us by Ah Li Wan”
2Introduction
14CHAPTER X “Whom Allah hath made mad let none offend”
3Synopsis
15CHAPTER XI “Too much water!”
4Historical Context
16CHAPTER XII “Damn-fool thinkee money good for dead man. Makee plenty more mistake”
5CHAPTER I Which is a kind of preface
17CHAPTER XIII “Go to it, boys!”
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6CHAPTER II Moustapha Pasha
18CHAPTER XIV “Please come quickly!”
7CHAPTER III “You talk like the British government”
19CHAPTER XV “Speak, o man of swift decisions!”
8CHAPTER IV Zoom of the Zee-Bar-Zee
20CHAPTER XVI “Cleopatra, who would have liked to sell Egypt’s soul again”
9CHAPTER V Zezwinski of the Zee-Bar-Zee
21CHAPTER XVII Magnificent simplicity
10CHAPTER VI “A land in which death is not difficult, but life has its complexities”
22Analysis
11CHAPTER VII “The answer is still no”—“Then go to the Devil!”
23Reflection
12CHAPTER VIII “If you want to bet I’ll bet with you”
24Memorable Quotes
Jimgrim and Allah's Peace (Annotated)Talbot Mundy9h 37m$2 · $0.00
Hira Singh : when India came to fight in FlandersTalbot Mundy6h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Eye of ZeitoonTalbot Mundy8h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Lost TrooperTalbot Mundy7h 19m$2 · $0.00
Affair in ArabyTalbot Mundy5h 17m$2 · $0.00
Full MoonTalbot Mundy7h 39m$1 · $0.00
Caves of TerrorTalbot Mundy3h 53m$2 · $0.00
The Hundred DaysTalbot Mundy5h 49m$2 · $0.00
Hookum HaiTalbot Mundy3h 26m$2 · $0.00
The Seventeen Thieves of El-KalilTalbot Mundy5h 23m$2 · $0.00
Banners, Ambushes, and Bold Hearts - 7 Classic War Raider StoriesTalbot Mundy, Henry Rider Haggard, Mayne Reid, G. A. Henty, Edgar Wallace, Robert E. Howard, Holman Day49h 42m$2
The Nine Unknown (Spy Thriller)Talbot Mundy11h 19m$1 · $0.00
Caesar DiesTalbot Mundy6h 7m$1 · $0.00
Hira Singh's TaleTalbot Mundy9h 9m$2 · $0.00
MacHassan AhTalbot Mundy1h 17m$2 · $0.00
Queen CleopatraTalbot Mundy14h 23m$2 · $0.00
The Woman AyishaTalbot Mundy6h 22m$1 · $0.00
The Ivory TrailTalbot Mundy16h 26m$2 · $0.00
Payable to BearerTalbot Mundy1h 31m$2 · $0.00
The Redeemer’s ReturnArthur W. Pink13h 18m$20
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0.00
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 10m$2 · $0.00
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Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
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On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
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The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
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BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
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