The Eye of Zeitoon the Eye of Zeitoon

The Eye of Zeitoon is a novel written by Talbot Mundy. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows the adventures of adventurer and spy, O'Conner, as he travels to the Middle East to retrieve a valuable artifact known as the Eye of Zeitoon. The Eye of Zeitoon is a precious gem that is believed to have magical powers and is the key to unlocking the secrets of an ancient civilization. O'Conner is joined on his journey by a group of characters including a beautiful Frenchwoman, a Kurdish warrior, and a wise old man. Together, they must navigate treacherous terrain, avoid dangerous enemies, and solve puzzles to find the Eye of Zeitoon. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including a band of rebels, a ruthless warlord, and a mysterious woman who seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the Eye of Zeitoon. As O'Conner and his companions draw closer to their goal, they must confront their own fears and weaknesses and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The Eye of Zeitoon is a thrilling adventure story filled with action, suspense, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.The gut of the pass rose toward Zeitoon at a sharp incline--a ramp of slippery wet clay, half a mile long, reaching across from buttress to buttress of the impregnable hills. It was more than a ridden mule could do to keep its feet on the slope, and we had to dismount. It was almost as much as we ourselves could do to make progress with the aid of sticks, and we knew at last what Kagig had meant by his boast that nothing on wheels could approach his mountain home. The poor wretches who had struggled so far with us simply gave up hope and sat down, proposing to die there.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.