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With Star And Crescent (1888)

With Star And Crescent (1888)

Locher, A.

Paperback

African ArtFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1437365744
ISBN13: 9781437365740
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 10 2008
Pages: 644
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
With Star and Crescent is a historical novel written by A. Locher and originally published in 1888. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young Swiss officer named Rudolf R�����ttimann who travels to the Ottoman Empire to fight against the Turks. Along the way, he falls in love with a Muslim woman named Fatima, who becomes his guide and companion. As Rudolf navigates the complex political and cultural landscape of the Ottoman Empire, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and assumptions about Islam and the East. He learns to appreciate the beauty and richness of Islamic culture, and develops a deep respect for his Muslim comrades in arms. At the same time, Rudolf faces numerous challenges and dangers, including battles with the Turks, political intrigue, and personal betrayal. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his commitment to his ideals and his love for Fatima. With Star and Crescent is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and cultural exchange, offering a vivid and nuanced portrayal of the complex relationship between the Christian West and the Muslim East.A Full And Authentic Account Of A Recent Journey With A Caravan From Bombay To Constantinople, Comprising A Description Of The Country, The People, And Interesting Adventures With The Natives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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