Sayah

Sayah

Herbert Byng Hall

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437085365
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Sayah: Or The Courier To The East (1856) is a novel written by Herbert Byng Hall. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the journey of Sayah, a young Arab courier, who is sent on a mission to deliver a message to the British Consul in Baghdad. Along the way, Sayah encounters a variety of characters, including a group of Bedouin nomads, a wealthy merchant, and a beautiful woman who captures his heart.As Sayah travels through the desert, he faces many challenges, including bandits, sandstorms, and treacherous terrain. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to complete his mission and deliver the message to the British Consul. Along the way, he learns about the customs and traditions of the Arab people and gains a deeper understanding of their way of life.Sayah: Or The Courier To The East is a thrilling adventure story that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Arab people in the early 19th century. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of human connection, and will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, adventure stories, and tales of cultural exploration.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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