The Trail Of The Beast (1919)

The Trail Of The Beast is a novel written by Achmed Abdullah and first published in 1919. The story is set in the Middle East during World War I and follows the journey of a young American journalist, Robert Grenville, who is sent to cover the war. Grenville is captured by a group of Turkish soldiers and taken to a prison camp, where he meets a British officer named Captain Armitage. Together, they escape from the camp and embark on a dangerous journey through the desert, pursued by a Turkish officer known as ""The Beast"". As they travel through the harsh terrain, Grenville and Armitage encounter a variety of characters, including Bedouin tribesmen, German soldiers, and a beautiful Arab woman named Ayesha. Along the way, they must navigate treacherous sandstorms, evade enemy patrols, and confront their own fears and doubts. The Trail Of The Beast is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of war fiction, romance, and suspense. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Middle East during a tumultuous period in history and explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and sacrifice.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.