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Stamboul

- And The Sea Of Gems (1852)

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Stamboul: And The Sea Of Gems is a historical novel written by John Harwood in 1852. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Edward Dacre. Dacre travels to Istanbul, also known as Stamboul, to work as a trader in the city's famous bazaar. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue, as he becomes embroiled in the rivalry between the Ottoman Sultan and the Persian Shah.As Dacre navigates the treacherous waters of Ottoman politics, he also becomes involved in a search for a legendary treasure known as the Sea of Gems. The treasure is said to be hidden somewhere in the city, and many people are willing to kill to get their hands on it. Dacre must use all his wits and cunning to survive in this dangerous world, as he uncovers secrets and conspiracies that threaten to tear the Ottoman Empire apart.Stamboul: And The Sea Of Gems is a thrilling adventure story that immerses readers in the exotic world of the Ottoman Empire. Harwood's vivid descriptions of the bustling bazaar, the opulent palaces, and the treacherous backstreets of Istanbul bring the city to life, while his fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure stories, or tales of exotic lands and hidden treasures.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781167006920
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 364
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 9. december 2024

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Stamboul: And The Sea Of Gems is a historical novel written by John Harwood in 1852. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Edward Dacre. Dacre travels to Istanbul, also known as Stamboul, to work as a trader in the city's famous bazaar. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue, as he becomes embroiled in the rivalry between the Ottoman Sultan and the Persian Shah.As Dacre navigates the treacherous waters of Ottoman politics, he also becomes involved in a search for a legendary treasure known as the Sea of Gems. The treasure is said to be hidden somewhere in the city, and many people are willing to kill to get their hands on it. Dacre must use all his wits and cunning to survive in this dangerous world, as he uncovers secrets and conspiracies that threaten to tear the Ottoman Empire apart.Stamboul: And The Sea Of Gems is a thrilling adventure story that immerses readers in the exotic world of the Ottoman Empire. Harwood's vivid descriptions of the bustling bazaar, the opulent palaces, and the treacherous backstreets of Istanbul bring the city to life, while his fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure stories, or tales of exotic lands and hidden treasures.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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